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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.68, 9,023.76 and 2,728.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.68, 9,023.76 and 2,728.68 is: 4,093.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.68 : 9,023.76 = 2,728.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.68/9,023.76 = 2,728.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.68x = 9,023.76 × 2,728.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.68x = 24,622,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,622,953.44/6,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.13

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