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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.35, 8,377.72 and 3,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.35, 8,377.72 and 3,553.27 is: 4,903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.35 : 8,377.72 = 3,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.35/8,377.72 = 3,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.35x = 8,377.72 × 3,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.35x = 29,768,338.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,768,338.43/6,070.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.89

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