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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.06, 9,049.26 and 4,934.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.06, 9,049.26 and 4,934.42 is: 7,391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.06 : 9,049.26 = 4,934.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.06/9,049.26 = 4,934.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.06x = 9,049.26 × 4,934.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.06x = 44,652,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,652,849.53/6,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.56

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