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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.93, 8,366.15 and 3,674.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.93, 8,366.15 and 3,674.63 is: 5,069.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.93 : 8,366.15 = 3,674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.93/8,366.15 = 3,674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.93x = 8,366.15 × 3,674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.93x = 30,742,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,742,535.88/6,063.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,069.74

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