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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.22, 9,086.42 and 4,958.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.22, 9,086.42 and 4,958.59 is: 7,471.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.22 : 9,086.42 = 4,958.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.22/9,086.42 = 4,958.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.22x = 9,086.42 × 4,958.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.22x = 45,055,831.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,055,831.35/6,030.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.67

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