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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.10, 9,067.26 and 3,271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.10, 9,067.26 and 3,271.72 is: 4,908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.10 : 9,067.26 = 3,271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.10/9,067.26 = 3,271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.10x = 9,067.26 × 3,271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.10x = 29,665,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,665,535.89/6,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.99

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