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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.06, 9,159.09 and 2,730.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.06, 9,159.09 and 2,730.75 is: 4,092.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.06 : 9,159.09 = 2,730.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.06/9,159.09 = 2,730.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.06x = 9,159.09 × 2,730.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.06x = 25,011,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,011,182.91/6,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.11

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