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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.83, 8,284.02 and 3,485.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.83, 8,284.02 and 3,485.63 is: 4,809.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.83 : 8,284.02 = 3,485.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.83/8,284.02 = 3,485.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.83x = 8,284.02 × 3,485.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.83x = 28,875,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,875,028.63/6,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.43

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