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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.43, 8,319.35 and 3,638.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.43, 8,319.35 and 3,638.13 is: 5,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.43 : 8,319.35 = 3,638.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.43/8,319.35 = 3,638.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.43x = 8,319.35 × 3,638.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.43x = 30,266,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,266,876.82/6,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.52

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