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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.74, 8,326.71 and 3,794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.74, 8,326.71 and 3,794.70 is: 5,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.74 : 8,326.71 = 3,794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.74/8,326.71 = 3,794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.74x = 8,326.71 × 3,794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.74x = 31,597,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,597,366.44/6,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.52

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