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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.76, 8,314.44 and 3,665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.76, 8,314.44 and 3,665.88 is: 5,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.76 : 8,314.44 = 3,665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.76/8,314.44 = 3,665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.76x = 8,314.44 × 3,665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.76x = 30,479,739.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,479,739.31/6,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.92

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