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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.62, 8,308.58 and 3,630.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.62, 8,308.58 and 3,630.58 is: 5,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.62 : 8,308.58 = 3,630.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.62/8,308.58 = 3,630.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.62x = 8,308.58 × 3,630.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.62x = 30,164,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,164,963.42/6,020.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.27

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