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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.68, 8,373.08 and 3,710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.68, 8,373.08 and 3,710.04 is: 5,119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.68 : 8,373.08 = 3,710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.68/8,373.08 = 3,710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.68x = 8,373.08 × 3,710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.68x = 31,064,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,064,461.72/6,067.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.66

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