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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.50, 8,367.72 and 3,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.50, 8,367.72 and 3,705.14 is: 5,113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.50 : 8,367.72 = 3,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.50/8,367.72 = 3,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.50x = 8,367.72 × 3,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.50x = 31,003,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003,574.08/6,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.15

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