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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.93, 8,309.61 and 4,355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.93, 8,309.61 and 4,355.64 is: 5,995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.93 : 8,309.61 = 4,355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.93/8,309.61 = 4,355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.93x = 8,309.61 × 4,355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.93x = 36,193,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,193,669.70/6,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.38

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