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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.84, 8,326.24 and 3,794.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.84, 8,326.24 and 3,794.64 is: 5,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.84 : 8,326.24 = 3,794.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.84/8,326.24 = 3,794.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.84x = 8,326.24 × 3,794.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.84x = 31,595,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,595,083.35/6,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.05

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