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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.68, 8,293.32 and 3,652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.68, 8,293.32 and 3,652.68 is: 5,039.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.68 : 8,293.32 = 3,652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.68/8,293.32 = 3,652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.68x = 8,293.32 × 3,652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.68x = 30,292,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,292,844.10/6,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.84

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