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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.94, 8,363.37 and 4,073.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.94, 8,363.37 and 4,073.14 is: 5,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.94 : 8,363.37 = 4,073.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.94/8,363.37 = 4,073.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.94x = 8,363.37 × 4,073.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.94x = 34,065,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065,176.88/6,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.66

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