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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.91, 8,361.93 and 3,671.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.91, 8,361.93 and 3,671.33 is: 5,065.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.91 : 8,361.93 = 3,671.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.91/8,361.93 = 3,671.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.91x = 8,361.93 × 3,671.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.91x = 30,699,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699,376.42/6,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.98

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