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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.30, 8,337.87 and 3,685.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.30, 8,337.87 and 3,685.74 is: 5,086.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.30 : 8,337.87 = 3,685.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.30/8,337.87 = 3,685.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.30x = 8,337.87 × 3,685.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.30x = 30,731,220.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,731,220.97/6,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.01

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