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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.16, 8,291.36 and 3,650.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.16, 8,291.36 and 3,650.87 is: 5,039.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.16 : 8,291.36 = 3,650.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.16/8,291.36 = 3,650.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.16x = 8,291.36 × 3,650.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.16x = 30,270,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,270,677.48/6,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.10

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