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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.26, 8,285.22 and 3,486.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.26, 8,285.22 and 3,486.42 is: 4,810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.26 : 8,285.22 = 3,486.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.26/8,285.22 = 3,486.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.26x = 8,285.22 × 3,486.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.26x = 28,885,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,885,756.71/6,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.88

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