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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.61, 8,322.19 and 3,795.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.61, 8,322.19 and 3,795.72 is: 5,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.61 : 8,322.19 = 3,795.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.61/8,322.19 = 3,795.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.61x = 8,322.19 × 3,795.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.61x = 31,588,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,588,683.76/6,032.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.32

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