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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.67, 8,317.63 and 3,636.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.67, 8,317.63 and 3,636.77 is: 5,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.67 : 8,317.63 = 3,636.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.67/8,317.63 = 3,636.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.67x = 8,317.63 × 3,636.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.67x = 30,249,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,249,265.67/6,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.23

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