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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.40, 8,293.38 and 3,651.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.40, 8,293.38 and 3,651.64 is: 5,039.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.40 : 8,293.38 = 3,651.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.40/8,293.38 = 3,651.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.40x = 8,293.38 × 3,651.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.40x = 30,284,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,284,438.14/6,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.51

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