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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.72, 8,279.73 and 3,765.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.72, 8,279.73 and 3,765.84 is: 5,193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.72 : 8,279.73 = 3,765.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.72/8,279.73 = 3,765.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.72x = 8,279.73 × 3,765.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.72x = 31,180,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,180,138.42/6,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.47

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