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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.14, 9,029.46 and 4,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.14, 9,029.46 and 4,853.72 is: 7,267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.14 : 9,029.46 = 4,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.14/9,029.46 = 4,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.14x = 9,029.46 × 4,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.14x = 43,826,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,826,470.59/6,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.90

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