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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.22, 9,018.81 and 5,139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.22, 9,018.81 and 5,139.59 is: 7,696.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.22 : 9,018.81 = 5,139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.22/9,018.81 = 5,139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.22x = 9,018.81 × 5,139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.22x = 46,352,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352,940.59/6,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.99

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