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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.72, 8,367.80 and 3,374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.72, 8,367.80 and 3,374.92 is: 4,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.72 : 8,367.80 = 3,374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.72/8,367.80 = 3,374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.72x = 8,367.80 × 3,374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.72x = 28,240,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,240,655.58/6,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.32

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