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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.21, 9,050.13 and 4,987.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.21, 9,050.13 and 4,987.47 is: 7,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.21 : 9,050.13 = 4,987.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.21/9,050.13 = 4,987.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.21x = 9,050.13 × 4,987.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.21x = 45,137,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,137,285.81/6,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.72

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