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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.28, 9,009.06 and 3,231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.28, 9,009.06 and 3,231.97 is: 4,843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.28 : 9,009.06 = 3,231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.28/9,009.06 = 3,231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.28x = 9,009.06 × 3,231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.28x = 29,117,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,117,019.87/6,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.73

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