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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.27, 8,309.48 and 3,631.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.27, 8,309.48 and 3,631.23 is: 5,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.27 : 8,309.48 = 3,631.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.27/8,309.48 = 3,631.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.27x = 8,309.48 × 3,631.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.27x = 30,173,614.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,173,614.90/6,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.17

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