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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.23, 8,323.88 and 3,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.23, 8,323.88 and 3,795.28 is: 5,235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.23 : 8,323.88 = 3,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.23/8,323.88 = 3,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.23x = 8,323.88 × 3,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.23x = 31,591,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,591,415.50/6,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.37

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