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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.78, 8,452.53 and 3,764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.78, 8,452.53 and 3,764.82 is: 5,193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.78 : 8,452.53 = 3,764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.78/8,452.53 = 3,764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.78x = 8,452.53 × 3,764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.78x = 31,822,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,822,253.99/6,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.96

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