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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.57, 8,361.78 and 3,671.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.57, 8,361.78 and 3,671.43 is: 5,065.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.57 : 8,361.78 = 3,671.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.57/8,361.78 = 3,671.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.57x = 8,361.78 × 3,671.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.57x = 30,699,665.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699,665.47/6,060.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.47

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