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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.16, 9,064.35 and 3,269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.16, 9,064.35 and 3,269.79 is: 4,906.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.16 : 9,064.35 = 3,269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.16/9,064.35 = 3,269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.16x = 9,064.35 × 3,269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.16x = 29,638,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,638,475.66/6,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.09

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