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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.41, 9,079.73 and 3,280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.41, 9,079.73 and 3,280.07 is: 4,921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.41 : 9,079.73 = 3,280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.41/9,079.73 = 3,280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.41x = 9,079.73 × 3,280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.41x = 29,782,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,782,133.58/6,051.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.52

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