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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.98, 8,336.66 and 3,684.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.98, 8,336.66 and 3,684.09 is: 5,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.98 : 8,336.66 = 3,684.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.98/8,336.66 = 3,684.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.98x = 8,336.66 × 3,684.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.98x = 30,713,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,713,005.74/6,039.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.95

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