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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.08, 8,441.70 and 3,633.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.08, 8,441.70 and 3,633.08 is: 5,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.08 : 8,441.70 = 3,633.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.08/8,441.70 = 3,633.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.08x = 8,441.70 × 3,633.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.08x = 30,669,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669,371.44/6,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.73

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