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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.31, 9,056.36 and 4,720.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.31, 9,056.36 and 4,720.98 is: 7,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.31 : 9,056.36 = 4,720.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.31/9,056.36 = 4,720.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.31x = 9,056.36 × 4,720.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.31x = 42,754,913.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,754,913.64/6,043.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.75

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