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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.64, 8,295.36 and 3,890.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.64, 8,295.36 and 3,890.52 is: 5,365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.64 : 8,295.36 = 3,890.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.64/8,295.36 = 3,890.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.64x = 8,295.36 × 3,890.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.64x = 32,273,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,273,263.99/6,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.78

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