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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.84, 8,317.68 and 4,009.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.84, 8,317.68 and 4,009.19 is: 5,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.84 : 8,317.68 = 4,009.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.84/8,317.68 = 4,009.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.84x = 8,317.68 × 4,009.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.84x = 33,347,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,347,159.48/6,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.86

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