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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.59, 8,315.39 and 3,635.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.59, 8,315.39 and 3,635.69 is: 5,017.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.59 : 8,315.39 = 3,635.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.59/8,315.39 = 3,635.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.59x = 8,315.39 × 3,635.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.59x = 30,232,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,232,138.69/6,025.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.29

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