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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.40, 8,348.72 and 3,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.40, 8,348.72 and 3,660.80 is: 5,051.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.40 : 8,348.72 = 3,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.40/8,348.72 = 3,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.40x = 8,348.72 × 3,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.40x = 30,562,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,562,994.18/6,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.40

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