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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.42, 9,032.85 and 3,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.42, 9,032.85 and 3,709.26 is: 5,553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.42 : 9,032.85 = 3,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.42/9,032.85 = 3,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.42x = 9,032.85 × 3,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.42x = 33,505,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,505,189.19/6,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.27

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