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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063, 8,367.08 and 3,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063, 8,367.08 and 3,706.44 is: 5,114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063 : 8,367.08 = 3,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063/8,367.08 = 3,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063x = 8,367.08 × 3,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063x = 31,012,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,012,061.46/6,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.97

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