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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.04, 9,031.57 and 3,249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.04, 9,031.57 and 3,249.01 is: 4,873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.04 : 9,031.57 = 3,249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.04/9,031.57 = 3,249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.04x = 9,031.57 × 3,249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.04x = 29,343,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,343,667.58/6,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.53

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