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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.19, 8,282.09 and 3,761.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.19, 8,282.09 and 3,761.17 is: 5,188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.19 : 8,282.09 = 3,761.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.19/8,282.09 = 3,761.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.19x = 8,282.09 × 3,761.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.19x = 31,150,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150,348.45/6,003.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.97

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