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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.63, 8,366.57 and 3,706.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.63, 8,366.57 and 3,706.07 is: 5,114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.63 : 8,366.57 = 3,706.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.63/8,366.57 = 3,706.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.63x = 8,366.57 × 3,706.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.63x = 31,007,033.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,007,033.72/6,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.46

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