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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.98, 8,305.17 and 3,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.98, 8,305.17 and 3,663.48 is: 5,054.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.98 : 8,305.17 = 3,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.98/8,305.17 = 3,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.98x = 8,305.17 × 3,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.98x = 30,425,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,425,824.19/6,019.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.14

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