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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.41, 9,052.98 and 3,261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.41, 9,052.98 and 3,261.03 is: 4,892.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.41 : 9,052.98 = 3,261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.41/9,052.98 = 3,261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.41x = 9,052.98 × 3,261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.41x = 29,522,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,522,039.37/6,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.28

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