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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.64, 9,047.55 and 3,964.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.64, 9,047.55 and 3,964.79 is: 5,947.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.64 : 9,047.55 = 3,964.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.64/9,047.55 = 3,964.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.64x = 9,047.55 × 3,964.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.64x = 35,871,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,871,635.76/6,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.24

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