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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.44, 9,001.02 and 3,227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.44, 9,001.02 and 3,227.31 is: 4,838.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.44 : 9,001.02 = 3,227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.44/9,001.02 = 3,227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.44x = 9,001.02 × 3,227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.44x = 29,049,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,049,065.72/6,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.74

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