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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.92, 8,362.49 and 3,699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.92, 8,362.49 and 3,699.96 is: 5,104.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.92 : 8,362.49 = 3,699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.92/8,362.49 = 3,699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.92x = 8,362.49 × 3,699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.92x = 30,940,860.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,940,860.00/6,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.14

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