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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.33, 9,056.34 and 4,991.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.33, 9,056.34 and 4,991.58 is: 7,488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.33 : 9,056.34 = 4,991.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.33/9,056.34 = 4,991.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.33x = 9,056.34 × 4,991.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.33x = 45,205,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,205,445.62/6,036.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.90

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