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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.99, 8,372.39 and 3,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.99, 8,372.39 and 3,713.30 is: 5,121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.99 : 8,372.39 = 3,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.99/8,372.39 = 3,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.99x = 8,372.39 × 3,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.99x = 31,089,195.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089,195.79/6,069.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.79

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