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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.48, 8,307.84 and 3,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.48, 8,307.84 and 3,663.04 is: 5,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.48 : 8,307.84 = 3,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.48/8,307.84 = 3,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.48x = 8,307.84 × 3,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.48x = 30,431,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431,950.23/6,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.06

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