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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.72, 8,284.68 and 3,645.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.72, 8,284.68 and 3,645.54 is: 5,030.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.72 : 8,284.68 = 3,645.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.72/8,284.68 = 3,645.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.72x = 8,284.68 × 3,645.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.72x = 30,202,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,202,132.33/6,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.57

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