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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.23, 8,363.88 and 3,702.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.23, 8,363.88 and 3,702.87 is: 5,109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.23 : 8,363.88 = 3,702.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.23/8,363.88 = 3,702.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.23x = 8,363.88 × 3,702.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.23x = 30,970,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,970,360.34/6,061.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.58

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