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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.68, 9,019.55 and 2,727.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.68, 9,019.55 and 2,727.98 is: 4,089.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.68 : 9,019.55 = 2,727.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.68/9,019.55 = 2,727.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.68x = 9,019.55 × 2,727.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.68x = 24,605,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605,147.55/6,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.49

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