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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.70, 8,351.50 and 3,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.70, 8,351.50 and 3,693.60 is: 5,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.70 : 8,351.50 = 3,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.70/8,351.50 = 3,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.70x = 8,351.50 × 3,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.70x = 30,847,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,847,100.40/6,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.10

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