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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.69, 8,306.94 and 4,032.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.69, 8,306.94 and 4,032.71 is: 5,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.69 : 8,306.94 = 4,032.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.69/8,306.94 = 4,032.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.69x = 8,306.94 × 4,032.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.69x = 33,499,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,499,438.47/6,018.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.90

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