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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.63, 9,023.84 and 3,240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.63, 9,023.84 and 3,240.23 is: 4,862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.63 : 9,023.84 = 3,240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.63/9,023.84 = 3,240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.63x = 9,023.84 × 3,240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.63x = 29,239,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,239,347.74/6,013.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.18

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