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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.63, 8,362.42 and 3,703.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.63, 8,362.42 and 3,703.07 is: 5,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.63 : 8,362.42 = 3,703.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.63/8,362.42 = 3,703.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.63x = 8,362.42 × 3,703.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.63x = 30,966,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,966,626.63/6,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.32

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