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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.27, 9,022.35 and 3,053.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.27, 9,022.35 and 3,053.57 is: 4,579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.27 : 9,022.35 = 3,053.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.27/9,022.35 = 3,053.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.27x = 9,022.35 × 3,053.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.27x = 27,550,399.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550,399.85/6,016.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.32

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