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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.64, 9,049.08 and 3,965.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.64, 9,049.08 and 3,965.82 is: 5,948.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.64 : 9,049.08 = 3,965.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.64/9,049.08 = 3,965.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.64x = 9,049.08 × 3,965.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.64x = 35,887,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,887,022.45/6,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.81

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