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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.42, 9,022.91 and 2,726.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.42, 9,022.91 and 2,726.21 is: 4,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.42 : 9,022.91 = 2,726.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.42/9,022.91 = 2,726.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.42x = 9,022.91 × 2,726.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.42x = 24,598,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598,302.36/6,015.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.21

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