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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.12, 9,305.85 and 3,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.12, 9,305.85 and 3,996.32 is: 5,995.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.12 : 9,305.85 = 3,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.12/9,305.85 = 3,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.12x = 9,305.85 × 3,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.12x = 37,189,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189,154.47/6,203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.23

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