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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.48, 8,362.52 and 3,702.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.48, 8,362.52 and 3,702.07 is: 5,109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.48 : 8,362.52 = 3,702.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.48/8,362.52 = 3,702.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.48x = 8,362.52 × 3,702.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.48x = 30,958,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,958,634.42/6,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.12

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