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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.76, 8,296.08 and 3,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.76, 8,296.08 and 3,774.52 is: 5,207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.76 : 8,296.08 = 3,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.76/8,296.08 = 3,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.76x = 8,296.08 × 3,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.76x = 31,313,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,313,719.88/6,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.01

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