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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.68, 9,022.56 and 2,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.68, 9,022.56 and 2,729.98 is: 4,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.68 : 9,022.56 = 2,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.68/9,022.56 = 2,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.68x = 9,022.56 × 2,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.68x = 24,631,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,631,408.35/6,018.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.49

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