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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.68, 8,367.13 and 3,824.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.68, 8,367.13 and 3,824.71 is: 5,277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.68 : 8,367.13 = 3,824.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.68/8,367.13 = 3,824.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.68x = 8,367.13 × 3,824.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.68x = 32,001,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,001,845.78/6,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,277.63

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