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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.65, 8,318.26 and 3,637.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.65, 8,318.26 and 3,637.62 is: 5,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.65 : 8,318.26 = 3,637.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.65/8,318.26 = 3,637.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.65x = 8,318.26 × 3,637.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.65x = 30,258,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,258,659.85/6,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.98

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