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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.27, 8,326.46 and 3,676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.27, 8,326.46 and 3,676.55 is: 5,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.27 : 8,326.46 = 3,676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.27/8,326.46 = 3,676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.27x = 8,326.46 × 3,676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.27x = 30,612,614.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612,614.07/6,035.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.29

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