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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,080.48, 8,390.64 and 3,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,080.48, 8,390.64 and 3,596 is: 4,962.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,080.48 : 8,390.64 = 3,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,080.48/8,390.64 = 3,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,080.48x = 8,390.64 × 3,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,080.48x = 30,172,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,172,741.44/6,080.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.23

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