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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.70, 9,120.24 and 4,981.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.70, 9,120.24 and 4,981.10 is: 7,505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.70 : 9,120.24 = 4,981.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.70/9,120.24 = 4,981.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.70x = 9,120.24 × 4,981.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.70x = 45,428,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,428,827.46/6,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.55

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