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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.65, 8,336.77 and 3,653.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.65, 8,336.77 and 3,653.06 is: 5,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.65 : 8,336.77 = 3,653.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.65/8,336.77 = 3,653.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.65x = 8,336.77 × 3,653.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.65x = 30,454,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,454,721.02/6,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.80

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