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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.09, 8,376.71 and 3,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.09, 8,376.71 and 3,972 is: 5,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.09 : 8,376.71 = 3,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.09/8,376.71 = 3,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.09x = 8,376.71 × 3,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.09x = 33,272,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,272,292.12/6,069.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.25

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