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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.52, 8,327.30 and 3,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.52, 8,327.30 and 3,676.20 is: 5,072.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.52 : 8,327.30 = 3,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.52/8,327.30 = 3,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.52x = 8,327.30 × 3,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.52x = 30,612,820.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612,820.26/6,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.95

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