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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.41, 9,076.73 and 3,278.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.41, 9,076.73 and 3,278.07 is: 4,918.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.41 : 9,076.73 = 3,278.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.41/9,076.73 = 3,278.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.41x = 9,076.73 × 3,278.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.41x = 29,754,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,754,139.92/6,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.52

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