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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.52, 8,800.18 and 6,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.52, 8,800.18 and 6,059.12 is: 8,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.52 : 8,800.18 = 6,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.52/8,800.18 = 6,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.52x = 8,800.18 × 6,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.52x = 53,321,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,321,346.64/6,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.01

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