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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.41, 9,036.50 and 3,250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.41, 9,036.50 and 3,250.02 is: 4,875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.41 : 9,036.50 = 3,250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.41/9,036.50 = 3,250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.41x = 9,036.50 × 3,250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.41x = 29,368,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,368,805.73/6,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.78

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