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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.89, 8,313.89 and 4,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.89, 8,313.89 and 4,032.72 is: 5,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.89 : 8,313.89 = 4,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.89/8,313.89 = 4,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.89x = 8,313.89 × 4,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.89x = 33,527,590.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,527,590.48/6,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.69

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