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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.74, 9,063.72 and 3,269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.74, 9,063.72 and 3,269.37 is: 4,905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.74 : 9,063.72 = 3,269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.74/9,063.72 = 3,269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.74x = 9,063.72 × 3,269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.74x = 29,632,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632,592.59/6,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.46

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