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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.06, 8,295.06 and 3,651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.06, 8,295.06 and 3,651.96 is: 5,041.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.06 : 8,295.06 = 3,651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.06/8,295.06 = 3,651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.06x = 8,295.06 × 3,651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.06x = 30,293,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,293,227.32/6,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.26

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