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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.66, 8,295.25 and 3,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.66, 8,295.25 and 3,773.72 is: 5,206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.66 : 8,295.25 = 3,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.66/8,295.25 = 3,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.66x = 8,295.25 × 3,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.66x = 31,303,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,303,950.83/6,012.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.34

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