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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.44, 8,320.18 and 3,794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.44, 8,320.18 and 3,794.54 is: 5,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.44 : 8,320.18 = 3,794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.44/8,320.18 = 3,794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.44x = 8,320.18 × 3,794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.44x = 31,571,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,571,214.22/6,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.31

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