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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.76, 9,015.72 and 3,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.76, 9,015.72 and 3,232.20 is: 4,849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.76 : 9,015.72 = 3,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.76/9,015.72 = 3,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.76x = 9,015.72 × 3,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.76x = 29,140,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,140,610.18/6,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.69

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