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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,079.63, 8,388.46 and 3,689.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,079.63, 8,388.46 and 3,689.55 is: 5,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,079.63 : 8,388.46 = 3,689.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,079.63/8,388.46 = 3,689.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,079.63x = 8,388.46 × 3,689.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,079.63x = 30,949,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,949,597.98/6,079.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.71

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