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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.55, 9,057.42 and 3,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.55, 9,057.42 and 3,265.17 is: 4,899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.55 : 9,057.42 = 3,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.55/9,057.42 = 3,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.55x = 9,057.42 × 3,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.55x = 29,573,954.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,573,954.45/6,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.15

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