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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.08, 9,072.70 and 3,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.08, 9,072.70 and 3,272.70 is: 4,910.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.08 : 9,072.70 = 3,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.08/9,072.70 = 3,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.08x = 9,072.70 × 3,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.08x = 29,692,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,692,225.29/6,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.99

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