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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.54, 8,363.88 and 3,821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.54, 8,363.88 and 3,821.52 is: 5,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.54 : 8,363.88 = 3,821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.54/8,363.88 = 3,821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.54x = 8,363.88 × 3,821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.54x = 31,962,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,962,734.70/6,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.30

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