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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.68, 9,017.38 and 2,722.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.68, 9,017.38 and 2,722.39 is: 4,083.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.68 : 9,017.38 = 2,722.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.68/9,017.38 = 2,722.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.68x = 9,017.38 × 2,722.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.68x = 24,548,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548,825.14/6,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.52

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