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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.36, 8,369.28 and 3,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.36, 8,369.28 and 3,706.56 is: 5,116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.36 : 8,369.28 = 3,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.36/8,369.28 = 3,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.36x = 8,369.28 × 3,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.36x = 31,021,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,021,238.48/6,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.18

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