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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.32, 9,010.62 and 4,787.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.32, 9,010.62 and 4,787.73 is: 7,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.32 : 9,010.62 = 4,787.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.32/9,010.62 = 4,787.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.32x = 9,010.62 × 4,787.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.32x = 43,140,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,140,415.69/6,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.18

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