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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.18, 8,360.91 and 3,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.18, 8,360.91 and 3,965.52 is: 5,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.18 : 8,360.91 = 3,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.18/8,360.91 = 3,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.18x = 8,360.91 × 3,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.18x = 33,155,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,155,355.82/6,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.02

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