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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.52, 9,033.65 and 3,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.52, 9,033.65 and 3,248.13 is: 4,872.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.52 : 9,033.65 = 3,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.52/9,033.65 = 3,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.52x = 9,033.65 × 3,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.52x = 29,342,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,342,500.72/6,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.94

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