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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.33, 9,062.02 and 4,722.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.33, 9,062.02 and 4,722.81 is: 7,083.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.33 : 9,062.02 = 4,722.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.33/9,062.02 = 4,722.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.33x = 9,062.02 × 4,722.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.33x = 42,798,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,798,175.06/6,042.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.06

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