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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.29, 9,003.45 and 4,249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.29, 9,003.45 and 4,249.73 is: 6,375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.29 : 9,003.45 = 4,249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.29/9,003.45 = 4,249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.29x = 9,003.45 × 4,249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.29x = 38,262,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,262,186.55/6,001.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.66

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