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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.70, 8,362.94 and 3,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.70, 8,362.94 and 3,668.08 is: 5,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.70 : 8,362.94 = 3,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.70/8,362.94 = 3,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.70x = 8,362.94 × 3,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.70x = 30,675,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,675,932.96/6,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.96

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