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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.66, 8,292.49 and 3,771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.66, 8,292.49 and 3,771.72 is: 5,203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.66 : 8,292.49 = 3,771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.66/8,292.49 = 3,771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.66x = 8,292.49 × 3,771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.66x = 31,276,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,276,950.38/6,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.58

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