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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.80, 8,308.62 and 3,662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.80, 8,308.62 and 3,662.70 is: 5,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.80 : 8,308.62 = 3,662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.80/8,308.62 = 3,662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.80x = 8,308.62 × 3,662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.80x = 30,431,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431,982.47/6,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.31

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