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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.33, 8,303.31 and 3,662.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.33, 8,303.31 and 3,662.01 is: 5,050.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.33 : 8,303.31 = 3,662.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.33/8,303.31 = 3,662.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.33x = 8,303.31 × 3,662.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.33x = 30,406,804.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,406,804.25/6,020.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.69

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