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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.13, 8,357.90 and 3,696.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.13, 8,357.90 and 3,696.81 is: 5,102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.13 : 8,357.90 = 3,696.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.13/8,357.90 = 3,696.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.13x = 8,357.90 × 3,696.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.13x = 30,897,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,897,549.81/6,055.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.71

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