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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.32, 9,029.40 and 3,943.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.32, 9,029.40 and 3,943.72 is: 5,908.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.32 : 9,029.40 = 3,943.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.32/9,029.40 = 3,943.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.32x = 9,029.40 × 3,943.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.32x = 35,609,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,609,425.37/6,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.98

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