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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.50, 9,015.72 and 2,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.50, 9,015.72 and 2,723.52 is: 4,085.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.50 : 9,015.72 = 2,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.50/9,015.72 = 2,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.50x = 9,015.72 × 2,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.50x = 24,554,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,554,493.73/6,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.27

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