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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.92, 9,014.58 and 3,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.92, 9,014.58 and 3,049.82 is: 4,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.92 : 9,014.58 = 3,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.92/9,014.58 = 3,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.92x = 9,014.58 × 3,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.92x = 27,492,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,492,846.38/6,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.30

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