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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.30, 9,073.04 and 3,272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.30, 9,073.04 and 3,272.91 is: 4,911.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.30 : 9,073.04 = 3,272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.30/9,073.04 = 3,272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.30x = 9,073.04 × 3,272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.30x = 29,695,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695,243.35/6,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.31

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