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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.45, 9,041.50 and 3,253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.45, 9,041.50 and 3,253.96 is: 4,877.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.45 : 9,041.50 = 3,253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.45/9,041.50 = 3,253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.45x = 9,041.50 × 3,253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.45x = 29,420,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,420,660.80/6,031.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.88

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