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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.22, 9,002.15 and 4,958.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.22, 9,002.15 and 4,958.39 is: 7,426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.22 : 9,002.15 = 4,958.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.22/9,002.15 = 4,958.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.22x = 9,002.15 × 4,958.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.22x = 44,636,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,636,145.75/6,010.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.71

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