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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.76, 9,041.58 and 3,260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.76, 9,041.58 and 3,260.76 is: 4,887.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.76 : 9,041.58 = 3,260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.76/9,041.58 = 3,260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.76x = 9,041.58 × 3,260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.76x = 29,482,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,482,422.40/6,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.05

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