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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.78, 8,295.87 and 3,774.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.78, 8,295.87 and 3,774.58 is: 5,209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.78 : 8,295.87 = 3,774.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.78/8,295.87 = 3,774.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.78x = 8,295.87 × 3,774.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.78x = 31,313,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,313,424.98/6,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.54

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