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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.77, 9,034.02 and 3,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.77, 9,034.02 and 3,248.38 is: 4,873.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.77 : 9,034.02 = 3,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.77/9,034.02 = 3,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.77x = 9,034.02 × 3,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.77x = 29,345,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,345,907.30/6,021.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.31

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