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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.97, 9,002.91 and 4,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.97, 9,002.91 and 4,592.28 is: 6,862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.97 : 9,002.91 = 4,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.97/9,002.91 = 4,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.97x = 9,002.91 × 4,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.97x = 41,343,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,343,872.51/6,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.09

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