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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.98, 8,362.83 and 3,702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.98, 8,362.83 and 3,702.12 is: 5,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.98 : 8,362.83 = 3,702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.98/8,362.83 = 3,702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.98x = 8,362.83 × 3,702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.98x = 30,960,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,960,181.69/6,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.96

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