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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.67, 8,316.80 and 3,668.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.67, 8,316.80 and 3,668.81 is: 5,062.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.67 : 8,316.80 = 3,668.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.67/8,316.80 = 3,668.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.67x = 8,316.80 × 3,668.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.67x = 30,512,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,512,768.18/6,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.96

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