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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.48, 8,363.76 and 3,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.48, 8,363.76 and 3,702.24 is: 5,109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.48 : 8,363.76 = 3,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.48/8,363.76 = 3,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.48x = 8,363.76 × 3,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.48x = 30,964,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,964,646.82/6,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.27

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