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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.97, 8,320.34 and 3,760.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.97, 8,320.34 and 3,760.97 is: 5,188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.97 : 8,320.34 = 3,760.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.97/8,320.34 = 3,760.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.97x = 8,320.34 × 3,760.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.97x = 31,292,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,292,572.28/6,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.65

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