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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.80, 8,289.93 and 3,770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.80, 8,289.93 and 3,770.76 is: 5,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.80 : 8,289.93 = 3,770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.80/8,289.93 = 3,770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.80x = 8,289.93 × 3,770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.80x = 31,259,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,259,336.45/6,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.26

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