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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.05, 9,024.09 and 2,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.05, 9,024.09 and 2,725.30 is: 4,087.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.05 : 9,024.09 = 2,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.05/9,024.09 = 2,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.05x = 9,024.09 × 2,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.05x = 24,593,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,352.48/6,016.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.96

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