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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.76, 8,315.82 and 3,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.76, 8,315.82 and 3,666.88 is: 5,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.76 : 8,315.82 = 3,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.76/8,315.82 = 3,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.76x = 8,315.82 × 3,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.76x = 30,493,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493,114.04/6,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.30

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