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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.65, 9,067.38 and 5,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.65, 9,067.38 and 5,903.44 is: 8,873.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.65 : 9,067.38 = 5,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.65/9,067.38 = 5,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.65x = 9,067.38 × 5,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.65x = 53,528,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,528,733.79/6,032.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,873.17

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