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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.74, 8,395.95 and 3,725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.74, 8,395.95 and 3,725.56 is: 5,141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.74 : 8,395.95 = 3,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.74/8,395.95 = 3,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.74x = 8,395.95 × 3,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.74x = 31,279,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,279,615.48/6,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.51

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