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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.32, 9,068.58 and 3,269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.32, 9,068.58 and 3,269.94 is: 4,906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.32 : 9,068.58 = 3,269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.32/9,068.58 = 3,269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.32x = 9,068.58 × 3,269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.32x = 29,653,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653,712.49/6,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.85

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