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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.35, 8,323.29 and 3,641.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.35, 8,323.29 and 3,641.45 is: 5,025.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.35 : 8,323.29 = 3,641.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.35/8,323.29 = 3,641.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.35x = 8,323.29 × 3,641.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.35x = 30,308,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,308,802.75/6,031.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,025.21

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