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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.88, 9,010.08 and 3,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.88, 9,010.08 and 3,272.64 is: 4,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.88 : 9,010.08 = 3,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.88/9,010.08 = 3,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.88x = 9,010.08 × 3,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.88x = 29,486,748.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,486,748.21/6,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.10

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