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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.01, 9,011.94 and 2,720.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.01, 9,011.94 and 2,720.98 is: 4,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.01 : 9,011.94 = 2,720.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.01/9,011.94 = 2,720.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.01x = 9,011.94 × 2,720.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.01x = 24,521,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,521,308.50/6,012.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.72

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