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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.66, 9,060.23 and 4,871.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.66, 9,060.23 and 4,871.59 is: 7,303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.66 : 9,060.23 = 4,871.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.66/9,060.23 = 4,871.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.66x = 9,060.23 × 4,871.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.66x = 44,137,701.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,137,701.51/6,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.14

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