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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.47, 8,309.11 and 3,663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.47, 8,309.11 and 3,663.75 is: 5,054.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.47 : 8,309.11 = 3,663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.47/8,309.11 = 3,663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.47x = 8,309.11 × 3,663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.47x = 30,442,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,442,501.76/6,022.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.82

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