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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.40, 8,352.97 and 3,663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.40, 8,352.97 and 3,663.69 is: 5,056.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.40 : 8,352.97 = 3,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.40/8,352.97 = 3,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.40x = 8,352.97 × 3,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.40x = 30,602,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,602,632.58/6,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.28

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