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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.05, 8,320.34 and 3,790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.05, 8,320.34 and 3,790.16 is: 5,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.05 : 8,320.34 = 3,790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.05/8,320.34 = 3,790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.05x = 8,320.34 × 3,790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.05x = 31,535,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,535,359.30/6,027.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.31

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