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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.63, 9,012.24 and 3,906.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.63, 9,012.24 and 3,906.93 is: 5,836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.63 : 9,012.24 = 3,906.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.63/9,012.24 = 3,906.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.63x = 9,012.24 × 3,906.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.63x = 35,210,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,210,190.82/6,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,836.62

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