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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.61, 9,023.28 and 2,728.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.61, 9,023.28 and 2,728.64 is: 4,093.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.61 : 9,023.28 = 2,728.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.61/9,023.28 = 2,728.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.61x = 9,023.28 × 2,728.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.61x = 24,621,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,621,310.41/6,014.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.58

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