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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.58, 9,063.85 and 4,882.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.58, 9,063.85 and 4,882.09 is: 7,324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.58 : 9,063.85 = 4,882.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.58/9,063.85 = 4,882.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.58x = 9,063.85 × 4,882.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.58x = 44,250,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,250,531.45/6,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.34

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