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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.63, 8,315.06 and 4,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.63, 8,315.06 and 4,035.50 is: 5,569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.63 : 8,315.06 = 4,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.63/8,315.06 = 4,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.63x = 8,315.06 × 4,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.63x = 33,555,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,555,362.88/6,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.70

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