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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.80, 9,019.48 and 2,727.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.80, 9,019.48 and 2,727.76 is: 4,090.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.80 : 9,019.48 = 2,727.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.80/9,019.48 = 2,727.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.80x = 9,019.48 × 2,727.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.80x = 24,602,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,602,976.76/6,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.41

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