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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.54, 8,354.22 and 3,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.54, 8,354.22 and 3,695 is: 5,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.54 : 8,354.22 = 3,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.54/8,354.22 = 3,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.54x = 8,354.22 × 3,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.54x = 30,868,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,868,842.90/6,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.30

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