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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.38, 9,080.52 and 4,821.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.38, 9,080.52 and 4,821.28 is: 7,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.38 : 9,080.52 = 4,821.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.38/9,080.52 = 4,821.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.38x = 9,080.52 × 4,821.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.38x = 43,779,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779,729.47/6,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.12

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