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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.22, 9,002.94 and 3,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.22, 9,002.94 and 3,232.96 is: 4,843.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.22 : 9,002.94 = 3,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.22/9,002.94 = 3,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.22x = 9,002.94 × 3,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.22x = 29,106,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,106,144.90/6,009.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.58

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