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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.46, 8,325.48 and 3,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.46, 8,325.48 and 3,674.60 is: 5,071.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.46 : 8,325.48 = 3,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.46/8,325.48 = 3,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.46x = 8,325.48 × 3,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.46x = 30,592,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,592,812.18/6,032.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.36

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