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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.55, 8,312.42 and 3,665.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.55, 8,312.42 and 3,665.45 is: 5,059.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.55 : 8,312.42 = 3,665.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.55/8,312.42 = 3,665.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.55x = 8,312.42 × 3,665.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.55x = 30,468,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468,759.89/6,022.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.11

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