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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.61, 8,326.31 and 3,765.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.61, 8,326.31 and 3,765.41 is: 5,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.61 : 8,326.31 = 3,765.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.61/8,326.31 = 3,765.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.61x = 8,326.31 × 3,765.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.61x = 31,351,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,351,910.48/6,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.80

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