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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.84, 8,368.32 and 3,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.84, 8,368.32 and 3,706.08 is: 5,114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.84 : 8,368.32 = 3,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.84/8,368.32 = 3,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.84x = 8,368.32 × 3,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.84x = 31,013,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013,663.39/6,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.53

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