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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.85, 8,414.99 and 3,827.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.85, 8,414.99 and 3,827.15 is: 5,284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.85 : 8,414.99 = 3,827.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.85/8,414.99 = 3,827.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.85x = 8,414.99 × 3,827.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.85x = 32,205,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,413.68/6,094.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.04

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