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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.96, 8,377.64 and 3,551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.96, 8,377.64 and 3,551.94 is: 4,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.96 : 8,377.64 = 3,551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.96/8,377.64 = 3,551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.96x = 8,377.64 × 3,551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.96x = 29,756,856.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,756,856.86/6,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.32

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