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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.91, 8,347.02 and 3,691.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.91, 8,347.02 and 3,691.42 is: 5,094.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.91 : 8,347.02 = 3,691.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.91/8,347.02 = 3,691.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.91x = 8,347.02 × 3,691.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.91x = 30,812,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812,335.70/6,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.71

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