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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.22, 9,068.15 and 4,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.22, 9,068.15 and 4,999.50 is: 7,500.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.22 : 9,068.15 = 4,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.22/9,068.15 = 4,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.22x = 9,068.15 × 4,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.22x = 45,336,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,336,190.93/6,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.75

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