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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.76, 9,019.05 and 4,853.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.76, 9,019.05 and 4,853.59 is: 7,283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.76 : 9,019.05 = 4,853.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.76/9,019.05 = 4,853.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.76x = 9,019.05 × 4,853.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.76x = 43,774,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,774,730.14/6,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.94

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