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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.13, 9,024.98 and 4,850.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.13, 9,024.98 and 4,850.71 is: 7,263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.13 : 9,024.98 = 4,850.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.13/9,024.98 = 4,850.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.13x = 9,024.98 × 4,850.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.13x = 43,777,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,777,560.74/6,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.42

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