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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.89, 8,343.74 and 3,687.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.89, 8,343.74 and 3,687.71 is: 5,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.89 : 8,343.74 = 3,687.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.89/8,343.74 = 3,687.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.89x = 8,343.74 × 3,687.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.89x = 30,769,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,769,260.94/6,045.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.29

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