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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.74, 8,338.26 and 3,805.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.74, 8,338.26 and 3,805.82 is: 5,250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.74 : 8,338.26 = 3,805.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.74/8,338.26 = 3,805.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.74x = 8,338.26 × 3,805.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.74x = 31,733,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,733,916.67/6,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,250.71

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