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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.55, 8,407.38 and 3,703.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.55, 8,407.38 and 3,703.89 is: 5,109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.55 : 8,407.38 = 3,703.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.55/8,407.38 = 3,703.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.55x = 8,407.38 × 3,703.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.55x = 31,140,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,140,010.71/6,094.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.48

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