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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.28, 8,361.91 and 3,669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.28, 8,361.91 and 3,669.33 is: 5,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.28 : 8,361.91 = 3,669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.28/8,361.91 = 3,669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.28x = 8,361.91 × 3,669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.28x = 30,682,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682,565.41/6,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.73

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