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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.08, 9,021.36 and 4,550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.08, 9,021.36 and 4,550.88 is: 6,828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.08 : 9,021.36 = 4,550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.08/9,021.36 = 4,550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.08x = 9,021.36 × 4,550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.08x = 41,055,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055,126.80/6,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.77

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