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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.22, 8,316.30 and 3,636.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.22, 8,316.30 and 3,636.33 is: 5,018.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.22 : 8,316.30 = 3,636.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.22/8,316.30 = 3,636.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.22x = 8,316.30 × 3,636.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.22x = 30,240,811.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,240,811.18/6,026.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.21

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