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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.13, 8,806.04 and 3,729.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.13, 8,806.04 and 3,729.03 is: 5,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.13 : 8,806.04 = 3,729.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.13/8,806.04 = 3,729.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.13x = 8,806.04 × 3,729.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.13x = 32,837,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,837,984.91/6,382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.30

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