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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.52, 8,327.56 and 3,766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.52, 8,327.56 and 3,766.32 is: 5,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.52 : 8,327.56 = 3,766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.52/8,327.56 = 3,766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.52x = 8,327.56 × 3,766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.52x = 31,364,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,364,214.14/6,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.06

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