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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.08, 9,011.22 and 4,972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.08, 9,011.22 and 4,972.32 is: 7,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.08 : 9,011.22 = 4,972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.08/9,011.22 = 4,972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.08x = 9,011.22 × 4,972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.08x = 44,806,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,806,669.43/6,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.40

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