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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.38, 8,363.45 and 3,703.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.38, 8,363.45 and 3,703.82 is: 5,111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.38 : 8,363.45 = 3,703.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.38/8,363.45 = 3,703.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.38x = 8,363.45 × 3,703.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.38x = 30,976,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,976,680.82/6,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.35

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