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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.53, 9,035.31 and 3,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.53, 9,035.31 and 3,251.52 is: 4,877.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.53 : 9,035.31 = 3,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.53/9,035.31 = 3,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.53x = 9,035.31 × 3,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.53x = 29,378,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,378,491.17/6,023.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.29

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