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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.93, 8,291.57 and 3,651.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.93, 8,291.57 and 3,651.21 is: 5,037.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.93 : 8,291.57 = 3,651.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.93/8,291.57 = 3,651.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.93x = 8,291.57 × 3,651.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.93x = 30,274,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,274,245.04/6,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.37

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