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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.63, 9,032.43 and 3,954.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.63, 9,032.43 and 3,954.71 is: 5,932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.63 : 9,032.43 = 3,954.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.63/9,032.43 = 3,954.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.63x = 9,032.43 × 3,954.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.63x = 35,720,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,720,596.08/6,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.05

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