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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.32, 9,070.53 and 3,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.32, 9,070.53 and 3,275 is: 4,903.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.32 : 9,070.53 = 3,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.32/9,070.53 = 3,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.32x = 9,070.53 × 3,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.32x = 29,705,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,705,985.75/6,058.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.34

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