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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.56, 9,021.78 and 4,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.56, 9,021.78 and 4,562.62 is: 6,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.56 : 9,021.78 = 4,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.56/9,021.78 = 4,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.56x = 9,021.78 × 4,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.56x = 41,162,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162,953.86/6,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.88

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