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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.62, 8,326.40 and 3,643.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.62, 8,326.40 and 3,643.72 is: 5,028.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.62 : 8,326.40 = 3,643.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.62/8,326.40 = 3,643.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.62x = 8,326.40 × 3,643.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.62x = 30,339,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339,031.17/6,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,028.33

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