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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.63, 8,353.08 and 3,695.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.63, 8,353.08 and 3,695.22 is: 5,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.63 : 8,353.08 = 3,695.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.63/8,353.08 = 3,695.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.63x = 8,353.08 × 3,695.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.63x = 30,866,474.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,866,474.10/6,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.68

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