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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.64, 9,062.62 and 3,269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.64, 9,062.62 and 3,269.59 is: 4,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.64 : 9,062.62 = 3,269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.64/9,062.62 = 3,269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.64x = 9,062.62 × 3,269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.64x = 29,631,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,631,020.90/6,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.85

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