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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.95, 9,087.62 and 3,868.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.95, 9,087.62 and 3,868.74 is: 5,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.95 : 9,087.62 = 3,868.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.95/9,087.62 = 3,868.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.95x = 9,087.62 × 3,868.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.95x = 35,157,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,157,619.66/6,063.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,797.81

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