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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.04, 8,334.63 and 3,650.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.04, 8,334.63 and 3,650.12 is: 5,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.04 : 8,334.63 = 3,650.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.04/8,334.63 = 3,650.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.04x = 8,334.63 × 3,650.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.04x = 30,422,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,422,399.66/6,041.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.95

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