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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.66, 8,346.68 and 3,691.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.66, 8,346.68 and 3,691.17 is: 5,094.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.66 : 8,346.68 = 3,691.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.66/8,346.68 = 3,691.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.66x = 8,346.68 × 3,691.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.66x = 30,808,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,808,954.63/6,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.36

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