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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.57, 10,224.79 and 6,019.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.57, 10,224.79 and 6,019.19 is: 8,985.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.57 : 10,224.79 = 6,019.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.57/10,224.79 = 6,019.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.57x = 10,224.79 × 6,019.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.57x = 61,544,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,544,902.60/6,849.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.22

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