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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.37, 8,292.65 and 3,887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.37, 8,292.65 and 3,887.14 is: 5,363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.37 : 8,292.65 = 3,887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.37/8,292.65 = 3,887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.37x = 8,292.65 × 3,887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.37x = 32,234,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,234,691.52/6,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.18

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