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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.23, 8,363.17 and 3,701.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.23, 8,363.17 and 3,701.27 is: 5,105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.23 : 8,363.17 = 3,701.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.23/8,363.17 = 3,701.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.23x = 8,363.17 × 3,701.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.23x = 30,954,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,954,350.23/6,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.26

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