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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.55, 9,056.88 and 3,264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.55, 9,056.88 and 3,264.23 is: 4,891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.55 : 9,056.88 = 3,264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.55/9,056.88 = 3,264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.55x = 9,056.88 × 3,264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.55x = 29,563,694.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,563,694.12/6,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.78

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