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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.64, 8,344.26 and 3,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.64, 8,344.26 and 3,688.76 is: 5,090.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.64 : 8,344.26 = 3,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.64/8,344.26 = 3,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.64x = 8,344.26 × 3,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.64x = 30,779,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,779,972.52/6,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.43

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