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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.32, 9,052.21 and 3,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.32, 9,052.21 and 3,269.30 is: 4,898.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.32 : 9,052.21 = 3,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.32/9,052.21 = 3,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.32x = 9,052.21 × 3,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.32x = 29,594,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594,390.15/6,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.66

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