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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.28, 9,013.92 and 3,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.28, 9,013.92 and 3,236.48 is: 4,856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.28 : 9,013.92 = 3,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.28/9,013.92 = 3,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.28x = 9,013.92 × 3,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.28x = 29,173,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,173,371.80/6,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.34

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