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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.18, 9,016.64 and 2,721.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.18, 9,016.64 and 2,721.89 is: 4,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.18 : 9,016.64 = 2,721.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.18/9,016.64 = 2,721.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.18x = 9,016.64 × 2,721.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.18x = 24,542,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,542,288.64/6,011.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.77

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