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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.24, 9,019.51 and 3,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.24, 9,019.51 and 3,049.81 is: 4,577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.24 : 9,019.51 = 3,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.24/9,019.51 = 3,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.24x = 9,019.51 × 3,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.24x = 27,507,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,507,746.70/6,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.58

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