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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.48, 8,362.38 and 3,701.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.48, 8,362.38 and 3,701.24 is: 5,107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.48 : 8,362.38 = 3,701.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.48/8,362.38 = 3,701.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.48x = 8,362.38 × 3,701.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.48x = 30,951,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,951,175.35/6,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.89

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