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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.59, 10,091.27 and 3,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.59, 10,091.27 and 3,027.20 is: 4,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.59 : 10,091.27 = 3,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.59/10,091.27 = 3,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.59x = 10,091.27 × 3,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.59x = 30,548,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548,226.95/6,727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.74

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