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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.96, 8,286.48 and 3,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.96, 8,286.48 and 3,767.70 is: 5,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.96 : 8,286.48 = 3,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.96/8,286.48 = 3,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.96x = 8,286.48 × 3,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.96x = 31,220,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,220,970.70/6,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.06

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