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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.38, 8,302.30 and 3,625.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.38, 8,302.30 and 3,625.78 is: 5,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.38 : 8,302.30 = 3,625.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.38/8,302.30 = 3,625.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.38x = 8,302.30 × 3,625.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.38x = 30,102,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,102,299.04/6,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.22

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