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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.41, 8,347.71 and 3,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.41, 8,347.71 and 3,691.92 is: 5,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.41 : 8,347.71 = 3,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.41/8,347.71 = 3,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.41x = 8,347.71 × 3,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.41x = 30,819,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,819,077.50/6,048.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.40

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