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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.81, 9,062.28 and 4,872.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.81, 9,062.28 and 4,872.83 is: 7,294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.81 : 9,062.28 = 4,872.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.81/9,062.28 = 4,872.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.81x = 9,062.28 × 4,872.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.81x = 44,158,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158,949.85/6,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.41

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