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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.56, 9,057.33 and 3,259.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.56, 9,057.33 and 3,259.97 is: 4,891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.56 : 9,057.33 = 3,259.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.56/9,057.33 = 3,259.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.56x = 9,057.33 × 3,259.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.56x = 29,526,578.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,526,578.79/6,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.30

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