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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.43, 8,285.62 and 3,485.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.43, 8,285.62 and 3,485.74 is: 4,810.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.43 : 8,285.62 = 3,485.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.43/8,285.62 = 3,485.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.43x = 8,285.62 × 3,485.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.43x = 28,881,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,881,485.17/6,004.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.03

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