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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.25, 8,296.77 and 3,775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.25, 8,296.77 and 3,775.02 is: 5,207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.25 : 8,296.77 = 3,775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.25/8,296.77 = 3,775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.25x = 8,296.77 × 3,775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.25x = 31,320,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,320,472.69/6,014.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.71

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