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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.16, 9,046.08 and 3,440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.16, 9,046.08 and 3,440.16 is: 5,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.16 : 9,046.08 = 3,440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.16/9,046.08 = 3,440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.16x = 9,046.08 × 3,440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.16x = 31,119,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,119,962.57/6,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.01

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