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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.32, 8,285.40 and 3,647.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.32, 8,285.40 and 3,647.22 is: 5,032.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.32 : 8,285.40 = 3,647.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.32/8,285.40 = 3,647.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.32x = 8,285.40 × 3,647.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.32x = 30,218,676.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,218,676.59/6,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.82

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