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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.88, 8,328.15 and 3,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.88, 8,328.15 and 3,939 is: 5,435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.88 : 8,328.15 = 3,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.88/8,328.15 = 3,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.88x = 8,328.15 × 3,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.88x = 32,804,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,804,582.85/6,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.83

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