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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.64, 8,362.94 and 3,703.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.64, 8,362.94 and 3,703.35 is: 5,111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.64 : 8,362.94 = 3,703.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.64/8,362.94 = 3,703.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.64x = 8,362.94 × 3,703.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.64x = 30,970,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,970,875.33/6,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.01

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