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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.96, 8,331.62 and 3,680.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.96, 8,331.62 and 3,680.49 is: 5,079.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.96 : 8,331.62 = 3,680.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.96/8,331.62 = 3,680.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.96x = 8,331.62 × 3,680.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.96x = 30,664,425.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,664,425.69/6,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.45

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