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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.72, 9,002.54 and 4,592.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.72, 9,002.54 and 4,592.03 is: 6,861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.72 : 9,002.54 = 4,592.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.72/9,002.54 = 4,592.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.72x = 9,002.54 × 4,592.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.72x = 41,339,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,339,905.51/6,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,861.72

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