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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.74, 8,326.48 and 3,765.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.74, 8,326.48 and 3,765.53 is: 5,198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.74 : 8,326.48 = 3,765.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.74/8,326.48 = 3,765.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.74x = 8,326.48 × 3,765.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.74x = 31,353,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,353,581.86/6,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.96

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