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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.16, 8,342.10 and 3,806.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.16, 8,342.10 and 3,806.52 is: 5,251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.16 : 8,342.10 = 3,806.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.16/8,342.10 = 3,806.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.16x = 8,342.10 × 3,806.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.16x = 31,754,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,754,370.49/6,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.12

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