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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.67, 9,057.61 and 3,265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.67, 9,057.61 and 3,265.29 is: 4,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.67 : 9,057.61 = 3,265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.67/9,057.61 = 3,265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.67x = 9,057.61 × 3,265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.67x = 29,575,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,575,707.03/6,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.34

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