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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.98, 8,363.21 and 3,702.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.98, 8,363.21 and 3,702.57 is: 5,109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.98 : 8,363.21 = 3,702.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.98/8,363.21 = 3,702.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.98x = 8,363.21 × 3,702.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.98x = 30,965,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,965,370.45/6,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.81

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