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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.59, 9,029.93 and 3,245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.59, 9,029.93 and 3,245.53 is: 4,869.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.59 : 9,029.93 = 3,245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.59/9,029.93 = 3,245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.59x = 9,029.93 × 3,245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.59x = 29,306,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,306,908.71/6,018.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.40

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