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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.28, 8,311.90 and 3,785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.28, 8,311.90 and 3,785.96 is: 5,222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.28 : 8,311.90 = 3,785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.28/8,311.90 = 3,785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.28x = 8,311.90 × 3,785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.28x = 31,468,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,468,520.92/6,025.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.75

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