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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.24, 8,327.40 and 3,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.24, 8,327.40 and 3,795.20 is: 5,239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.24 : 8,327.40 = 3,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.24/8,327.40 = 3,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.24x = 8,327.40 × 3,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.24x = 31,604,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604,148.48/6,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.21

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