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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.48, 8,285.34 and 3,646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.48, 8,285.34 and 3,646.58 is: 5,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.48 : 8,285.34 = 3,646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.48/8,285.34 = 3,646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.48x = 8,285.34 × 3,646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.48x = 30,213,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,213,155.14/6,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.77

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