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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.44, 9,059.94 and 3,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.44, 9,059.94 and 3,266.04 is: 4,901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.44 : 9,059.94 = 3,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.44/9,059.94 = 3,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.44x = 9,059.94 × 3,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.44x = 29,590,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,590,126.44/6,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.10

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