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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.59, 9,028.43 and 3,244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.59, 9,028.43 and 3,244.53 is: 4,867.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.59 : 9,028.43 = 3,244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.59/9,028.43 = 3,244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.59x = 9,028.43 × 3,244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.59x = 29,293,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,293,011.99/6,017.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.90

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