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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.69, 8,305.07 and 3,629.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.69, 8,305.07 and 3,629.03 is: 5,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.69 : 8,305.07 = 3,629.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.69/8,305.07 = 3,629.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.69x = 8,305.07 × 3,629.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.69x = 30,139,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,139,288.51/6,020.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.96

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