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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.76, 8,297.55 and 3,655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.76, 8,297.55 and 3,655.32 is: 5,042.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.76 : 8,297.55 = 3,655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.76/8,297.55 = 3,655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.76x = 8,297.55 × 3,655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.76x = 30,330,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,330,200.47/6,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.63

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