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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.25, 8,361.90 and 3,702.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.25, 8,361.90 and 3,702.69 is: 5,109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.25 : 8,361.90 = 3,702.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.25/8,361.90 = 3,702.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.25x = 8,361.90 × 3,702.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.25x = 30,961,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,961,523.51/6,059.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.79

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