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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.70, 8,334.72 and 3,771.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.70, 8,334.72 and 3,771.51 is: 5,207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.70 : 8,334.72 = 3,771.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.70/8,334.72 = 3,771.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.70x = 8,334.72 × 3,771.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.70x = 31,434,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,434,479.83/6,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.23

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