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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.12, 9,021.58 and 2,727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.12, 9,021.58 and 2,727.42 is: 4,090.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.12 : 9,021.58 = 2,727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.12/9,021.58 = 2,727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.12x = 9,021.58 × 2,727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.12x = 24,605,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605,637.72/6,015.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.63

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