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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.21, 9,039.60 and 3,805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.21, 9,039.60 and 3,805.38 is: 5,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.21 : 9,039.60 = 3,805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.21/9,039.60 = 3,805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.21x = 9,039.60 × 3,805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.21x = 34,399,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,399,113.05/6,027.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.30

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