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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.81, 9,059.28 and 4,870.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.81, 9,059.28 and 4,870.83 is: 7,291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.81 : 9,059.28 = 4,870.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.81/9,059.28 = 4,870.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.81x = 9,059.28 × 4,870.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.81x = 44,126,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126,212.80/6,051.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.41

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