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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.81, 9,088.84 and 3,870.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.81, 9,088.84 and 3,870.87 is: 5,797.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.81 : 9,088.84 = 3,870.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.81/9,088.84 = 3,870.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.81x = 9,088.84 × 3,870.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.81x = 35,181,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,181,708.41/6,068.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,797.14

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