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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.39, 9,013.98 and 4,850.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.39, 9,013.98 and 4,850.21 is: 7,278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.39 : 9,013.98 = 4,850.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.39/9,013.98 = 4,850.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.39x = 9,013.98 × 4,850.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.39x = 43,719,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,719,736.66/6,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.88

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