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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.36, 8,362.69 and 4,150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.36, 8,362.69 and 4,150.31 is: 5,724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.36 : 8,362.69 = 4,150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.36/8,362.69 = 4,150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.36x = 8,362.69 × 4,150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.36x = 34,707,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707,755.93/6,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,724.18

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