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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.38, 8,296.62 and 3,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.38, 8,296.62 and 3,495 is: 4,822.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.38 : 8,296.62 = 3,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.38/8,296.62 = 3,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.38x = 8,296.62 × 3,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.38x = 28,996,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,996,686.90/6,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.03

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