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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.63, 8,289.25 and 3,488.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.63, 8,289.25 and 3,488.53 is: 4,813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.63 : 8,289.25 = 3,488.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.63/8,289.25 = 3,488.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.63x = 8,289.25 × 3,488.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.63x = 28,917,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917,297.30/6,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.43

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