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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.44, 8,340.03 and 3,653.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.44, 8,340.03 and 3,653.09 is: 5,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.44 : 8,340.03 = 3,653.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.44/8,340.03 = 3,653.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.44x = 8,340.03 × 3,653.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.44x = 30,466,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,466,838.49/6,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.31

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