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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.28, 8,322.08 and 3,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.28, 8,322.08 and 3,933 is: 5,428.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.28 : 8,322.08 = 3,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.28/8,322.08 = 3,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.28x = 8,322.08 × 3,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.28x = 32,730,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,730,720.98/6,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.63

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