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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.48, 8,362.13 and 3,701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.48, 8,362.13 and 3,701.62 is: 5,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.48 : 8,362.13 = 3,701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.48/8,362.13 = 3,701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.48x = 8,362.13 × 3,701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.48x = 30,953,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,953,416.00/6,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.27

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