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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.08, 8,375.22 and 3,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.08, 8,375.22 and 3,711.36 is: 5,120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.08 : 8,375.22 = 3,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.08/8,375.22 = 3,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.08x = 8,375.22 × 3,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.08x = 31,083,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083,456.50/6,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,120.77

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