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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.14, 8,320.74 and 3,641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.14, 8,320.74 and 3,641.64 is: 5,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.14 : 8,320.74 = 3,641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.14/8,320.74 = 3,641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.14x = 8,320.74 × 3,641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.14x = 30,301,139.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,301,139.61/6,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.11

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