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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.69, 8,368.71 and 3,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.69, 8,368.71 and 3,826.02 is: 5,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.69 : 8,368.71 = 3,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.69/8,368.71 = 3,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.69x = 8,368.71 × 3,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.69x = 32,018,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,018,851.83/6,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.30

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