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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.50, 8,296.68 and 3,773.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.50, 8,296.68 and 3,773.66 is: 5,207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.50 : 8,296.68 = 3,773.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.50/8,296.68 = 3,773.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.50x = 8,296.68 × 3,773.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.50x = 31,308,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,308,849.45/6,012.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.29

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