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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.54, 8,383.77 and 3,717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.54, 8,383.77 and 3,717.36 is: 5,129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.54 : 8,383.77 = 3,717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.54/8,383.77 = 3,717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.54x = 8,383.77 × 3,717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.54x = 31,165,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,165,491.25/6,075.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.67

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