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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.48, 8,283.96 and 3,645.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.48, 8,283.96 and 3,645.58 is: 5,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.48 : 8,283.96 = 3,645.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.48/8,283.96 = 3,645.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.48x = 8,283.96 × 3,645.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.48x = 30,199,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,199,838.90/6,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.39

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