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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.76, 8,340.96 and 3,525.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.76, 8,340.96 and 3,525.66 is: 4,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.76 : 8,340.96 = 3,525.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.76/8,340.96 = 3,525.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.76x = 8,340.96 × 3,525.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.76x = 29,407,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,407,389.03/6,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.74

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