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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.18, 8,289.22 and 3,617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.18, 8,289.22 and 3,617.50 is: 4,990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.18 : 8,289.22 = 3,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.18/8,289.22 = 3,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.18x = 8,289.22 × 3,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.18x = 29,986,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,986,253.35/6,009.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.07

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