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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.08, 8,347.86 and 3,565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.08, 8,347.86 and 3,565.08 is: 4,919.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.08 : 8,347.86 = 3,565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.08/8,347.86 = 3,565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.08x = 8,347.86 × 3,565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.08x = 29,760,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,760,788.73/6,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.89

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