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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.79, 9,055.20 and 3,264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.79, 9,055.20 and 3,264.77 is: 4,897.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.79 : 9,055.20 = 3,264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.79/9,055.20 = 3,264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.79x = 9,055.20 × 3,264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.79x = 29,563,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,563,145.30/6,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.16

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