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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.74, 9,049.14 and 3,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.74, 9,049.14 and 3,965.80 is: 5,948.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.74 : 9,049.14 = 3,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.74/9,049.14 = 3,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.74x = 9,049.14 × 3,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.74x = 35,887,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,887,079.41/6,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.72

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