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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.19, 8,305.76 and 3,629.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.19, 8,305.76 and 3,629.53 is: 5,006.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.19 : 8,305.76 = 3,629.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.19/8,305.76 = 3,629.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.19x = 8,305.76 × 3,629.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.19x = 30,145,945.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,145,945.42/6,021.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.65

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