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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.98, 8,309.28 and 3,666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.98, 8,309.28 and 3,666.48 is: 5,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.98 : 8,309.28 = 3,666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.98/8,309.28 = 3,666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.98x = 8,309.28 × 3,666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.98x = 30,465,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,465,808.93/6,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.26

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