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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.28, 8,281.54 and 3,764.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.28, 8,281.54 and 3,764.33 is: 5,194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.28 : 8,281.54 = 3,764.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.28/8,281.54 = 3,764.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.28x = 8,281.54 × 3,764.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.28x = 31,174,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174,449.47/6,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.63

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