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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.93, 9,018.29 and 3,236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.93, 9,018.29 and 3,236.55 is: 4,856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.93 : 9,018.29 = 3,236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.93/9,018.29 = 3,236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.93x = 9,018.29 × 3,236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.93x = 29,188,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,188,146.50/6,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.65

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