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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.22, 8,284.05 and 3,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.22, 8,284.05 and 3,765 is: 5,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.22 : 8,284.05 = 3,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.22/8,284.05 = 3,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.22x = 8,284.05 × 3,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.22x = 31,189,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,189,448.25/6,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.45

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