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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.72, 8,325.91 and 3,913.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.72, 8,325.91 and 3,913.03 is: 5,398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.72 : 8,325.91 = 3,913.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.72/8,325.91 = 3,913.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.72x = 8,325.91 × 3,913.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.72x = 32,579,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,579,535.61/6,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.68

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