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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.69, 8,308.32 and 4,033.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.69, 8,308.32 and 4,033.71 is: 5,567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.69 : 8,308.32 = 4,033.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.69/8,308.32 = 4,033.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.69x = 8,308.32 × 4,033.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.69x = 33,513,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,513,353.47/6,019.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.29

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