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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.04, 8,322.18 and 3,672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.04, 8,322.18 and 3,672.52 is: 5,068.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.04 : 8,322.18 = 3,672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.04/8,322.18 = 3,672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.04x = 8,322.18 × 3,672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.04x = 30,563,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,563,372.49/6,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.52

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