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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.66, 9,062.98 and 4,809.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.66, 9,062.98 and 4,809.58 is: 7,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.66 : 9,062.98 = 4,809.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.66/9,062.98 = 4,809.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.66x = 9,062.98 × 4,809.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.66x = 43,589,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,589,127.35/6,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.60

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