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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.74, 9,032.62 and 3,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.74, 9,032.62 and 3,954.80 is: 5,932.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.74 : 9,032.62 = 3,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.74/9,032.62 = 3,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.74x = 9,032.62 × 3,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.74x = 35,722,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722,205.58/6,021.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.21

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