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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.28, 9,053.09 and 4,725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.28, 9,053.09 and 4,725.53 is: 7,080.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.28 : 9,053.09 = 4,725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.28/9,053.09 = 4,725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.28x = 9,053.09 × 4,725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.28x = 42,780,648.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,780,648.39/6,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.22

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