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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.64, 9,044.78 and 3,256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.64, 9,044.78 and 3,256.15 is: 4,881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.64 : 9,044.78 = 3,256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.64/9,044.78 = 3,256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.64x = 9,044.78 × 3,256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.64x = 29,451,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,451,115.17/6,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.16

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