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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.79, 9,034.47 and 3,249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.79, 9,034.47 and 3,249.95 is: 4,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.79 : 9,034.47 = 3,249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.79/9,034.47 = 3,249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.79x = 9,034.47 × 3,249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.79x = 29,361,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361,530.60/6,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.26

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