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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.44, 8,282.43 and 3,761.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.44, 8,282.43 and 3,761.41 is: 5,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.44 : 8,282.43 = 3,761.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.44/8,282.43 = 3,761.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.44x = 8,282.43 × 3,761.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.44x = 31,153,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,153,615.03/6,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.29

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