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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.67, 8,363.52 and 3,700.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.67, 8,363.52 and 3,700.71 is: 5,105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.67 : 8,363.52 = 3,700.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.67/8,363.52 = 3,700.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.67x = 8,363.52 × 3,700.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.67x = 30,950,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,950,962.10/6,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.17

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