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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.39, 8,317.83 and 3,638.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.39, 8,317.83 and 3,638.75 is: 5,020.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.39 : 8,317.83 = 3,638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.39/8,317.83 = 3,638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.39x = 8,317.83 × 3,638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.39x = 30,266,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,266,524.71/6,028.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.67

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