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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.24, 9,103.01 and 4,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.24, 9,103.01 and 4,969.60 is: 7,488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.24 : 9,103.01 = 4,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.24/9,103.01 = 4,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.24x = 9,103.01 × 4,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.24x = 45,238,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,238,318.50/6,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.25

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