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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.73, 8,316.92 and 3,638.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.73, 8,316.92 and 3,638.09 is: 5,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.73 : 8,316.92 = 3,638.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.73/8,316.92 = 3,638.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.73x = 8,316.92 × 3,638.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.73x = 30,257,733.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,257,733.37/6,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.76

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