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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.22, 8,352.97 and 3,695.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.22, 8,352.97 and 3,695.73 is: 5,100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.22 : 8,352.97 = 3,695.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.22/8,352.97 = 3,695.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.22x = 8,352.97 × 3,695.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.22x = 30,870,302.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,870,302.04/6,052.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.66

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