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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.82, 8,370.33 and 3,705.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.82, 8,370.33 and 3,705.94 is: 5,115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.82 : 8,370.33 = 3,705.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.82/8,370.33 = 3,705.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.82x = 8,370.33 × 3,705.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.82x = 31,019,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,019,940.76/6,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.58

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