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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.48, 9,085.80 and 2,726.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.48, 9,085.80 and 2,726.29 is: 4,087.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.48 : 9,085.80 = 2,726.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.48/9,085.80 = 2,726.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.48x = 9,085.80 × 2,726.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.48x = 24,770,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,770,525.68/6,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.22

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