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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.48, 8,408.06 and 3,702.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.48, 8,408.06 and 3,702.82 is: 5,108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.48 : 8,408.06 = 3,702.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.48/8,408.06 = 3,702.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.48x = 8,408.06 × 3,702.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.48x = 31,133,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,133,532.73/6,094.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.48

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