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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.65, 9,015.89 and 2,721.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.65, 9,015.89 and 2,721.42 is: 4,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.65 : 9,015.89 = 2,721.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.65/9,015.89 = 2,721.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.65x = 9,015.89 × 2,721.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.65x = 24,536,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,536,009.76/6,010.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.09

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