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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.68, 9,002.56 and 3,934.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.68, 9,002.56 and 3,934.77 is: 5,902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.68 : 9,002.56 = 3,934.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.68/9,002.56 = 3,934.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.68x = 9,002.56 × 3,934.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.68x = 35,422,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422,948.16/6,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.17

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