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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.75, 9,285.03 and 2,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.75, 9,285.03 and 2,727 is: 4,090.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.75 : 9,285.03 = 2,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.75/9,285.03 = 2,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.75x = 9,285.03 × 2,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.75x = 25,320,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,320,276.81/6,189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.68

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