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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.36, 8,395.74 and 3,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.36, 8,395.74 and 3,565.28 is: 4,921.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.36 : 8,395.74 = 3,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.36/8,395.74 = 3,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.36x = 8,395.74 × 3,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.36x = 29,933,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,933,163.91/6,082.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.31

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