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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.83, 9,037.11 and 4,979.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.83, 9,037.11 and 4,979.47 is: 7,484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.83 : 9,037.11 = 4,979.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.83/9,037.11 = 4,979.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.83x = 9,037.11 × 4,979.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.83x = 45,000,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,000,018.13/6,012.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,484.01

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