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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.43, 8,317.97 and 3,637.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.43, 8,317.97 and 3,637.13 is: 5,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.43 : 8,317.97 = 3,637.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.43/8,317.97 = 3,637.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.43x = 8,317.97 × 3,637.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.43x = 30,253,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,253,478.45/6,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.13

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