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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.70, 8,373.18 and 3,707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.70, 8,373.18 and 3,707.74 is: 5,114.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.70 : 8,373.18 = 3,707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.70/8,373.18 = 3,707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.70x = 8,373.18 × 3,707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.70x = 31,045,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,045,574.41/6,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.84

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