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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.20, 9,031.80 and 4,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.20, 9,031.80 and 4,926.80 is: 7,390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.20 : 9,031.80 = 4,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.20/9,031.80 = 4,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.20x = 9,031.80 × 4,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.20x = 44,497,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497,872.24/6,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.20

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