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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.86, 8,354.95 and 3,701.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.86, 8,354.95 and 3,701.42 is: 5,102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.86 : 8,354.95 = 3,701.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.86/8,354.95 = 3,701.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.86x = 8,354.95 × 3,701.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.86x = 30,925,128.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925,128.00/6,060.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.44

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