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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.15, 9,013.83 and 4,777.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.15, 9,013.83 and 4,777.41 is: 7,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.15 : 9,013.83 = 4,777.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.15/9,013.83 = 4,777.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.15x = 9,013.83 × 4,777.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.15x = 43,062,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,062,761.58/6,009.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.20

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