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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.62, 8,329.15 and 3,645.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.62, 8,329.15 and 3,645.72 is: 5,031.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.62 : 8,329.15 = 3,645.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.62/8,329.15 = 3,645.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.62x = 8,329.15 × 3,645.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.62x = 30,365,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,365,748.74/6,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.09

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