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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.99, 8,325.32 and 3,676.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.99, 8,325.32 and 3,676.13 is: 5,075.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.99 : 8,325.32 = 3,676.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.99/8,325.32 = 3,676.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.99x = 8,325.32 × 3,676.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.99x = 30,604,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,604,958.61/6,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.46

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