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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.77, 8,325.16 and 3,764.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.77, 8,325.16 and 3,764.25 is: 5,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.77 : 8,325.16 = 3,764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.77/8,325.16 = 3,764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.77x = 8,325.16 × 3,764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.77x = 31,337,974.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,337,974.12/6,034.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.90

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