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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.16, 9,068.84 and 3,272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.16, 9,068.84 and 3,272.81 is: 4,910.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.16 : 9,068.84 = 3,272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.16/9,068.84 = 3,272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.16x = 9,068.84 × 3,272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.16x = 29,680,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,680,621.09/6,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.63

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