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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.48, 8,338.95 and 3,651.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.48, 8,338.95 and 3,651.05 is: 5,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.48 : 8,338.95 = 3,651.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.48/8,338.95 = 3,651.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.48x = 8,338.95 × 3,651.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.48x = 30,445,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,445,881.70/6,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.48

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