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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.88, 8,291.43 and 3,650.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.88, 8,291.43 and 3,650.61 is: 5,037.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.88 : 8,291.43 = 3,650.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.88/8,291.43 = 3,650.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.88x = 8,291.43 × 3,650.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.88x = 30,268,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,268,777.27/6,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.34

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