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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.28, 8,303.48 and 3,780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.28, 8,303.48 and 3,780.08 is: 5,217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.28 : 8,303.48 = 3,780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.28/8,303.48 = 3,780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.28x = 8,303.48 × 3,780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.28x = 31,387,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,387,818.68/6,016.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.15

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