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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.98, 9,042.45 and 4,271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.98, 9,042.45 and 4,271.26 is: 6,399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.98 : 9,042.45 = 4,271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.98/9,042.45 = 4,271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.98x = 9,042.45 × 4,271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.98x = 38,622,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,622,613.89/6,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.79

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