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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.91, 8,309.36 and 3,629.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.91, 8,309.36 and 3,629.31 is: 5,010.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.91 : 8,309.36 = 3,629.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.91/8,309.36 = 3,629.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.91x = 8,309.36 × 3,629.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.91x = 30,157,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,157,252.41/6,018.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.42

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