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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.32, 9,034.29 and 3,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.32, 9,034.29 and 3,245.24 is: 4,868.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.32 : 9,034.29 = 3,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.32/9,034.29 = 3,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.32x = 9,034.29 × 3,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.32x = 29,318,394.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,318,394.11/6,022.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.29

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