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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.79, 9,041.55 and 3,253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.79, 9,041.55 and 3,253.41 is: 4,880.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.79 : 9,041.55 = 3,253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.79/9,041.55 = 3,253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.79x = 9,041.55 × 3,253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.79x = 29,415,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,415,847.48/6,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.85

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