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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.48, 9,086.80 and 4,958.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.48, 9,086.80 and 4,958.85 is: 7,472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.48 : 9,086.80 = 4,958.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.48/9,086.80 = 4,958.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.48x = 9,086.80 × 4,958.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.48x = 45,060,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,060,065.78/6,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.05

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