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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.84, 8,325.59 and 3,676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.84, 8,325.59 and 3,676.73 is: 5,072.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.84 : 8,325.59 = 3,676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.84/8,325.59 = 3,676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.84x = 8,325.59 × 3,676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.84x = 30,610,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,610,886.51/6,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.36

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