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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.24, 9,046.32 and 3,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.24, 9,046.32 and 3,264 is: 4,891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.24 : 9,046.32 = 3,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.24/9,046.32 = 3,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.24x = 9,046.32 × 3,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.24x = 29,527,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,527,188.48/6,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.65

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