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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.66, 8,294.31 and 3,773.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.66, 8,294.31 and 3,773.43 is: 5,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.66 : 8,294.31 = 3,773.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.66/8,294.31 = 3,773.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.66x = 8,294.31 × 3,773.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.66x = 31,297,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,297,998.18/6,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.95

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