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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.36, 8,299.04 and 3,624.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.36, 8,299.04 and 3,624.32 is: 5,000.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.36 : 8,299.04 = 3,624.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.36/8,299.04 = 3,624.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.36x = 8,299.04 × 3,624.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.36x = 30,078,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078,376.65/6,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.26

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