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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.74, 9,086.21 and 2,726.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.74, 9,086.21 and 2,726.55 is: 4,087.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.74 : 9,086.21 = 2,726.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.74/9,086.21 = 2,726.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.74x = 9,086.21 × 2,726.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.74x = 24,773,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,773,992.24/6,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.62

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