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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.33, 8,283.26 and 3,765.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.33, 8,283.26 and 3,765.08 is: 5,194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.33 : 8,283.26 = 3,765.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.33/8,283.26 = 3,765.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.33x = 8,283.26 × 3,765.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.33x = 31,187,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,187,166.68/6,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.11

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