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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.91, 9,046.23 and 3,256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.91, 9,046.23 and 3,256.53 is: 4,885.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.91 : 9,046.23 = 3,256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.91/9,046.23 = 3,256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.91x = 9,046.23 × 3,256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.91x = 29,459,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,459,319.38/6,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.53

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