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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.62, 8,311.89 and 4,037.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.62, 8,311.89 and 4,037.74 is: 5,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.62 : 8,311.89 = 4,037.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.62/8,311.89 = 4,037.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.62x = 8,311.89 × 4,037.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.62x = 33,561,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,561,250.73/6,020.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.38

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