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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.07, 8,365.77 and 3,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.07, 8,365.77 and 3,544.40 is: 4,891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.07 : 8,365.77 = 3,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.07/8,365.77 = 3,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.07x = 8,365.77 × 3,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.07x = 29,651,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,651,593.36/6,062.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.33

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