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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.92, 8,377.74 and 3,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.92, 8,377.74 and 3,552.72 is: 4,902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.92 : 8,377.74 = 3,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.92/8,377.74 = 3,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.92x = 8,377.74 × 3,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.92x = 29,763,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,763,764.45/6,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.68

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