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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.56, 8,306.76 and 3,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.56, 8,306.76 and 3,660.52 is: 5,053.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.56 : 8,306.76 = 3,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.56/8,306.76 = 3,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.56x = 8,306.76 × 3,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.56x = 30,407,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,407,061.12/6,017.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.05

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