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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.46, 8,376.64 and 3,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.46, 8,376.64 and 3,975.24 is: 5,488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.46 : 8,376.64 = 3,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.46/8,376.64 = 3,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.46x = 8,376.64 × 3,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.46x = 33,299,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,299,154.39/6,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.15

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