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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.26, 9,008.99 and 3,227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.26, 9,008.99 and 3,227.69 is: 4,842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.26 : 9,008.99 = 3,227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.26/9,008.99 = 3,227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.26x = 9,008.99 × 3,227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.26x = 29,078,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,078,165.75/6,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.92

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