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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.53, 8,284.61 and 3,485.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.53, 8,284.61 and 3,485.45 is: 4,809.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.53 : 8,284.61 = 3,485.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.53/8,284.61 = 3,485.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.53x = 8,284.61 × 3,485.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.53x = 28,875,535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,875,535.07/6,003.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.76

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