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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.59, 9,026.93 and 3,243.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.59, 9,026.93 and 3,243.53 is: 4,866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.59 : 9,026.93 = 3,243.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.59/9,026.93 = 3,243.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.59x = 9,026.93 × 3,243.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.59x = 29,279,069.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,279,069.07/6,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.39

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