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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.50, 8,293.12 and 3,651.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.50, 8,293.12 and 3,651.18 is: 5,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.50 : 8,293.12 = 3,651.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.50/8,293.12 = 3,651.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.50x = 8,293.12 × 3,651.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.50x = 30,279,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,279,673.88/6,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.63

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