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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.93, 9,053.79 and 4,195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.93, 9,053.79 and 4,195.23 is: 6,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.93 : 9,053.79 = 4,195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.93/9,053.79 = 4,195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.93x = 9,053.79 × 4,195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.93x = 37,982,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,982,731.42/6,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.48

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