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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.83, 8,364.03 and 3,702.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.83, 8,364.03 and 3,702.98 is: 5,110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.83 : 8,364.03 = 3,702.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.83/8,364.03 = 3,702.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.83x = 8,364.03 × 3,702.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.83x = 30,971,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,971,842.83/6,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.17

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