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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.24, 9,067.46 and 3,271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.24, 9,067.46 and 3,271.86 is: 4,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.24 : 9,067.46 = 3,271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.24/9,067.46 = 3,271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.24x = 9,067.46 × 3,271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.24x = 29,667,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,667,459.68/6,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.20

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