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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.85, 9,016.20 and 2,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.85, 9,016.20 and 2,730.30 is: 4,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.85 : 9,016.20 = 2,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.85/9,016.20 = 2,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.85x = 9,016.20 × 2,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.85x = 24,616,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,616,930.86/6,014.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.69

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