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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.55, 8,359.99 and 3,818.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.55, 8,359.99 and 3,818.47 is: 5,267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.55 : 8,359.99 = 3,818.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.55/8,359.99 = 3,818.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.55x = 8,359.99 × 3,818.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.55x = 31,922,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,922,371.02/6,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.24

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