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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.79, 9,057.97 and 3,927.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.79, 9,057.97 and 3,927.01 is: 5,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.79 : 9,057.97 = 3,927.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.79/9,057.97 = 3,927.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.79x = 9,057.97 × 3,927.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.79x = 35,570,673.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,673.84/6,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.20

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