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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.83, 8,281.26 and 3,483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.83, 8,281.26 and 3,483.63 is: 4,806.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.83 : 8,281.26 = 3,483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.83/8,281.26 = 3,483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.83x = 8,281.26 × 3,483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.83x = 28,848,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848,845.77/6,001.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.67

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