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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,064.54, 9,089.08 and 2,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,064.54, 9,089.08 and 2,729.21 is: 4,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,064.54 : 9,089.08 = 2,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,064.54/9,089.08 = 2,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,064.54x = 9,089.08 × 2,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,064.54x = 24,805,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,805,955.76/6,064.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.33

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