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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.82, 8,490.42 and 3,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.82, 8,490.42 and 3,795 is: 5,236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.82 : 8,490.42 = 3,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.82/8,490.42 = 3,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.82x = 8,490.42 × 3,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.82x = 32,221,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,221,143.90/6,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.81

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