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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.79, 9,059.47 and 3,928.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.79, 9,059.47 and 3,928.01 is: 5,898.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.79 : 9,059.47 = 3,928.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.79/9,059.47 = 3,928.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.79x = 9,059.47 × 3,928.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.79x = 35,585,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,585,688.75/6,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.71

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