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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.23, 8,368.70 and 3,705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.23, 8,368.70 and 3,705.27 is: 5,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.23 : 8,368.70 = 3,705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.23/8,368.70 = 3,705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.23x = 8,368.70 × 3,705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.23x = 31,008,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,008,274.52/6,067.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.78

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