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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,072.93, 8,382.74 and 3,555.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,072.93, 8,382.74 and 3,555.85 is: 4,908.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,072.93 : 8,382.74 = 3,555.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,072.93/8,382.74 = 3,555.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,072.93x = 8,382.74 × 3,555.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,072.93x = 29,807,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,807,707.65/6,072.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.29

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