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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.26, 9,089.70 and 3,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.26, 9,089.70 and 3,285.86 is: 4,930.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.26 : 9,089.70 = 3,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.26/9,089.70 = 3,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.26x = 9,089.70 × 3,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.26x = 29,867,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,867,481.64/6,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.86

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