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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.02, 8,285.69 and 3,765.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.02, 8,285.69 and 3,765.99 is: 5,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.02 : 8,285.69 = 3,765.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.02/8,285.69 = 3,765.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.02x = 8,285.69 × 3,765.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.02x = 31,203,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,203,866.17/6,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.16

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