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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.52, 9,038.15 and 3,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.52, 9,038.15 and 3,251.14 is: 4,877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.52 : 9,038.15 = 3,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.52/9,038.15 = 3,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.52x = 9,038.15 × 3,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.52x = 29,384,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,384,290.99/6,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.45

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