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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.74, 9,020.79 and 4,262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.74, 9,020.79 and 4,262.49 is: 6,382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.74 : 9,020.79 = 4,262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.74/9,020.79 = 4,262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.74x = 9,020.79 × 4,262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.74x = 38,451,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,451,027.17/6,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.19

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