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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.76, 9,026.52 and 2,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.76, 9,026.52 and 2,730.80 is: 4,096.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.76 : 9,026.52 = 2,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.76/9,026.52 = 2,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.76x = 9,026.52 × 2,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.76x = 24,649,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649,620.82/6,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.83

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