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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.49, 9,351.69 and 2,727.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.49, 9,351.69 and 2,727.99 is: 4,088.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.49 : 9,351.69 = 2,727.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.49/9,351.69 = 2,727.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.49x = 9,351.69 × 2,727.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.49x = 25,511,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,511,316.80/6,239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.69

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