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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.15, 8,458.92 and 3,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.15, 8,458.92 and 3,773.82 is: 5,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.15 : 8,458.92 = 3,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.15/8,458.92 = 3,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.15x = 8,458.92 × 3,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.15x = 31,922,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,922,441.47/6,132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.75

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