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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.26, 6,017.91 and 3,238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.26, 6,017.91 and 3,238.29 is: 4,858.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.26 : 6,017.91 = 3,238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.26/6,017.91 = 3,238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.26x = 6,017.91 × 3,238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.26x = 19,487,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,487,737.77/4,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.26

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