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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.23, 9,073.25 and 4,671.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.23, 9,073.25 and 4,671.95 is: 7,000.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.23 : 9,073.25 = 4,671.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.23/9,073.25 = 4,671.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.23x = 9,073.25 × 4,671.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.23x = 42,389,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,389,769.66/6,055.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.52

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