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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.06, 8,344.89 and 3,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.06, 8,344.89 and 3,688.14 is: 5,091.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.06 : 8,344.89 = 3,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.06/8,344.89 = 3,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.06x = 8,344.89 × 3,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.06x = 30,777,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,777,122.60/6,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.28

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