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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.55, 9,055.39 and 3,263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.55, 9,055.39 and 3,263.23 is: 4,890.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.55 : 9,055.39 = 3,263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.55/9,055.39 = 3,263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.55x = 9,055.39 × 3,263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.55x = 29,549,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,549,803.99/6,042.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.29

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