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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.60, 9,003.88 and 3,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.60, 9,003.88 and 3,032.72 is: 4,549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.60 : 9,003.88 = 3,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.60/9,003.88 = 3,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.60x = 9,003.88 × 3,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.60x = 27,306,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306,246.95/6,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.83

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