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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.91, 9,078.98 and 3,279.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.91, 9,078.98 and 3,279.57 is: 4,920.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.91 : 9,078.98 = 3,279.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.91/9,078.98 = 3,279.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.91x = 9,078.98 × 3,279.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.91x = 29,775,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775,134.04/6,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.77

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