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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.96, 9,042.30 and 3,431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.96, 9,042.30 and 3,431.52 is: 5,142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.96 : 9,042.30 = 3,431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.96/9,042.30 = 3,431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.96x = 9,042.30 × 3,431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.96x = 31,028,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,028,833.30/6,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.37

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