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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,604.92, 9,111.42 and 5,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,604.92, 9,111.42 and 5,030.28 is: 6,939.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,604.92 : 9,111.42 = 5,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,604.92/9,111.42 = 5,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,604.92x = 9,111.42 × 5,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,604.92x = 45,832,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832,993.80/6,604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.22

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