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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.79, 8,324.91 and 3,674.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.79, 8,324.91 and 3,674.48 is: 5,070.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.79 : 8,324.91 = 3,674.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.79/8,324.91 = 3,674.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.79x = 8,324.91 × 3,674.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.79x = 30,589,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,589,673.67/6,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.57

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