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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.98, 9,265.28 and 6,048.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.98, 9,265.28 and 6,048.45 is: 9,008.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.98 : 9,265.28 = 6,048.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.98/9,265.28 = 6,048.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.98x = 9,265.28 × 6,048.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.98x = 56,040,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,040,552.57/6,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.32

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