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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.84, 9,031.67 and 3,245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.84, 9,031.67 and 3,245.43 is: 4,869.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.84 : 9,031.67 = 3,245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.84/9,031.67 = 3,245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.84x = 9,031.67 × 3,245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.84x = 29,311,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,311,682.58/6,018.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.99

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