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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.45, 8,329.37 and 3,646.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.45, 8,329.37 and 3,646.01 is: 5,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.45 : 8,329.37 = 3,646.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.45/8,329.37 = 3,646.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.45x = 8,329.37 × 3,646.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.45x = 30,368,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,368,968.91/6,035.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.77

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