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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.56, 9,006.96 and 3,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.56, 9,006.96 and 3,233.52 is: 4,850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.56 : 9,006.96 = 3,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.56/9,006.96 = 3,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.56x = 9,006.96 × 3,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.56x = 29,124,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124,185.30/6,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.34

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