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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.63, 8,367.58 and 3,795.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.63, 8,367.58 and 3,795.03 is: 5,237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.63 : 8,367.58 = 3,795.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.63/8,367.58 = 3,795.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.63x = 8,367.58 × 3,795.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.63x = 31,755,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,755,190.49/6,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.86

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