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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.98, 8,462.88 and 3,773.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.98, 8,462.88 and 3,773.34 is: 5,208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.98 : 8,462.88 = 3,773.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.98/8,462.88 = 3,773.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.98x = 8,462.88 × 3,773.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.98x = 31,933,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933,323.62/6,130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.52

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