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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.95, 8,292.50 and 3,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.95, 8,292.50 and 3,775.04 is: 5,206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.95 : 8,292.50 = 3,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.95/8,292.50 = 3,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.95x = 8,292.50 × 3,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.95x = 31,304,468.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,304,468.30/6,012.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.17

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