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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.35, 9,015.32 and 2,721.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.35, 9,015.32 and 2,721.14 is: 4,081.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.35 : 9,015.32 = 2,721.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.35/9,015.32 = 2,721.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.35x = 9,015.32 × 2,721.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.35x = 24,531,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531,977.21/6,010.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.62

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