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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.76, 9,033.12 and 4,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.76, 9,033.12 and 4,268.16 is: 6,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.76 : 9,033.12 = 4,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.76/9,033.12 = 4,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.76x = 9,033.12 × 4,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.76x = 38,554,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,554,801.46/6,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.91

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