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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.19, 8,275.53 and 3,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.19, 8,275.53 and 3,763.25 is: 5,188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.19 : 8,275.53 = 3,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.19/8,275.53 = 3,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.19x = 8,275.53 × 3,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.19x = 31,142,888.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142,888.27/6,002.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.59

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