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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069, 8,376.72 and 3,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069, 8,376.72 and 3,713.14 is: 5,125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069 : 8,376.72 = 3,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069/8,376.72 = 3,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069x = 8,376.72 × 3,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069x = 31,103,934.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103,934.10/6,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,125.05

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