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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.72, 9,020.73 and 3,930.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.72, 9,020.73 and 3,930.16 is: 5,898.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.72 : 9,020.73 = 3,930.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.72/9,020.73 = 3,930.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.72x = 9,020.73 × 3,930.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.72x = 35,452,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,452,847.46/6,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.27

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