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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.67, 9,053.97 and 4,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.67, 9,053.97 and 4,278.96 is: 6,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.67 : 9,053.97 = 4,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.67/9,053.97 = 4,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.67x = 9,053.97 × 4,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.67x = 38,741,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,741,575.47/6,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.33

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