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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.72, 8,324.53 and 3,912.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.72, 8,324.53 and 3,912.03 is: 5,397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.72 : 8,324.53 = 3,912.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.72/8,324.53 = 3,912.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.72x = 8,324.53 × 3,912.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.72x = 32,565,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565,847.44/6,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.31

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