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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.24, 9,031.50 and 3,681.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.24, 9,031.50 and 3,681.86 is: 5,515.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.24 : 9,031.50 = 3,681.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.24/9,031.50 = 3,681.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.24x = 9,031.50 × 3,681.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.24x = 33,252,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252,673.43/6,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.24

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