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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.13, 8,291.73 and 3,650.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.13, 8,291.73 and 3,650.82 is: 5,037.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.13 : 8,291.73 = 3,650.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.13/8,291.73 = 3,650.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.13x = 8,291.73 × 3,650.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.13x = 30,271,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,271,613.72/6,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.60

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