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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.26, 9,004.49 and 3,224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.26, 9,004.49 and 3,224.69 is: 4,838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.26 : 9,004.49 = 3,224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.26/9,004.49 = 3,224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.26x = 9,004.49 × 3,224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.26x = 29,036,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,036,627.71/6,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.42

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