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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.34, 8,350.28 and 3,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.34, 8,350.28 and 3,662.24 is: 5,054.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.34 : 8,350.28 = 3,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.34/8,350.28 = 3,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.34x = 8,350.28 × 3,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.34x = 30,580,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,580,758.45/6,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.38

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