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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.06, 8,377.52 and 3,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.06, 8,377.52 and 3,832.40 is: 5,290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.06 : 8,377.52 = 3,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.06/8,377.52 = 3,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.06x = 8,377.52 × 3,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.06x = 32,106,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,106,009.43/6,069.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.11

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