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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.59, 8,344.60 and 3,690.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.59, 8,344.60 and 3,690.49 is: 5,092.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.59 : 8,344.60 = 3,690.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.59/8,344.60 = 3,690.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.59x = 8,344.60 × 3,690.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.59x = 30,795,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,795,662.85/6,047.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.22

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