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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.74, 9,034.12 and 3,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.74, 9,034.12 and 3,955.80 is: 5,933.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.74 : 9,034.12 = 3,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.74/9,034.12 = 3,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.74x = 9,034.12 × 3,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.74x = 35,737,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,737,171.90/6,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.71

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