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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.64, 9,043.28 and 3,255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.64, 9,043.28 and 3,255.15 is: 4,879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.64 : 9,043.28 = 3,255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.64/9,043.28 = 3,255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.64x = 9,043.28 × 3,255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.64x = 29,437,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,437,187.68/6,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.66

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