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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062, 8,366.92 and 3,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062, 8,366.92 and 3,705.52 is: 5,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062 : 8,366.92 = 3,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062/8,366.92 = 3,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062x = 8,366.92 × 3,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062x = 31,003,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003,789.40/6,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.45

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