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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.95, 9,014.76 and 2,720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.95, 9,014.76 and 2,720.64 is: 4,080.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.95 : 9,014.76 = 2,720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.95/9,014.76 = 2,720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.95x = 9,014.76 × 2,720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.95x = 24,525,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,916.65/6,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.89

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