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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.03, 8,437.28 and 3,723.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.03, 8,437.28 and 3,723.45 is: 5,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.03 : 8,437.28 = 3,723.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.03/8,437.28 = 3,723.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.03x = 8,437.28 × 3,723.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.03x = 31,415,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,415,771.60/6,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.31

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