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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.94, 8,331.96 and 3,648.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.94, 8,331.96 and 3,648.88 is: 5,036.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.94 : 8,331.96 = 3,648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.94/8,331.96 = 3,648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.94x = 8,331.96 × 3,648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.94x = 30,402,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,402,322.20/6,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.05

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