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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.38, 8,983.14 and 3,654.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.38, 8,983.14 and 3,654.82 is: 5,468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.38 : 8,983.14 = 3,654.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.38/8,983.14 = 3,654.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.38x = 8,983.14 × 3,654.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.38x = 32,831,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,831,759.73/6,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.88

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