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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.09, 8,373.95 and 3,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.09, 8,373.95 and 3,970 is: 5,479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.09 : 8,373.95 = 3,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.09/8,373.95 = 3,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.09x = 8,373.95 × 3,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.09x = 33,244,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,244,561.65/6,067.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.49

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