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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.92, 9,024.21 and 2,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.92, 9,024.21 and 2,727.13 is: 4,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.92 : 9,024.21 = 2,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.92/9,024.21 = 2,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.92x = 9,024.21 × 2,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.92x = 24,610,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,610,193.82/6,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.52

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