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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.49, 8,316.81 and 3,727.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.49, 8,316.81 and 3,727.38 is: 5,143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.49 : 8,316.81 = 3,727.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.49/8,316.81 = 3,727.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.49x = 8,316.81 × 3,727.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.49x = 30,999,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999,911.26/6,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.94

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