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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.92, 8,350.50 and 3,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.92, 8,350.50 and 3,694.12 is: 5,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.92 : 8,350.50 = 3,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.92/8,350.50 = 3,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.92x = 8,350.50 × 3,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.92x = 30,847,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,847,749.06/6,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.03

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