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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.15, 9,063.64 and 3,845.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.15, 9,063.64 and 3,845.35 is: 5,767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.15 : 9,063.64 = 3,845.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.15/9,063.64 = 3,845.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.15x = 9,063.64 × 3,845.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.15x = 34,852,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,852,803.53/6,043.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.33

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