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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.68, 8,336.04 and 3,683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.68, 8,336.04 and 3,683.68 is: 5,082.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.68 : 8,336.04 = 3,683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.68/8,336.04 = 3,683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.68x = 8,336.04 × 3,683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.68x = 30,707,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,707,303.83/6,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.58

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