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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.15, 9,042.11 and 3,260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.15, 9,042.11 and 3,260.25 is: 4,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.15 : 9,042.11 = 3,260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.15/9,042.11 = 3,260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.15x = 9,042.11 × 3,260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.15x = 29,479,477.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,479,477.62/6,028.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.30

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