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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.72, 9,085.28 and 3,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.72, 9,085.28 and 3,287.04 is: 4,925.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.72 : 9,085.28 = 3,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.72/9,085.28 = 3,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.72x = 9,085.28 × 3,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.72x = 29,863,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863,678.77/6,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.79

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