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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.52, 9,065.40 and 4,998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.52, 9,065.40 and 4,998.32 is: 7,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.52 : 9,065.40 = 4,998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.52/9,065.40 = 4,998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.52x = 9,065.40 × 4,998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.52x = 45,311,770.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,311,770.13/6,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.50

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