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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.79, 8,323.88 and 3,673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.79, 8,323.88 and 3,673.94 is: 5,070.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.79 : 8,323.88 = 3,673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.79/8,323.88 = 3,673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.79x = 8,323.88 × 3,673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.79x = 30,581,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,581,375.70/6,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.03

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