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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.84, 9,040.68 and 3,251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.84, 9,040.68 and 3,251.45 is: 4,879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.84 : 9,040.68 = 3,251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.84/9,040.68 = 3,251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.84x = 9,040.68 × 3,251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.84x = 29,395,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,395,273.78/6,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.01

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