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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.94, 8,309.70 and 3,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.94, 8,309.70 and 3,753.06 is: 5,178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.94 : 8,309.70 = 3,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.94/8,309.70 = 3,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.94x = 8,309.70 × 3,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.94x = 31,186,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,186,802.68/6,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.86

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