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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.67, 9,023.29 and 2,726.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.67, 9,023.29 and 2,726.46 is: 4,089.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.67 : 9,023.29 = 2,726.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.67/9,023.29 = 2,726.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.67x = 9,023.29 × 2,726.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.67x = 24,601,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,639.25/6,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.59

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