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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.81, 8,362.85 and 3,702.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.81, 8,362.85 and 3,702.11 is: 5,109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.81 : 8,362.85 = 3,702.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.81/8,362.85 = 3,702.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.81x = 8,362.85 × 3,702.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.81x = 30,960,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,960,130.29/6,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.09

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