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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.68, 8,290.56 and 3,650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.68, 8,290.56 and 3,650.68 is: 5,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.68 : 8,290.56 = 3,650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.68/8,290.56 = 3,650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.68x = 8,290.56 × 3,650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.68x = 30,266,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,266,181.58/6,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.08

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