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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.08, 8,298.03 and 3,494.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.08, 8,298.03 and 3,494.71 is: 4,821.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.08 : 8,298.03 = 3,494.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.08/8,298.03 = 3,494.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.08x = 8,298.03 × 3,494.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.08x = 28,999,208.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,999,208.42/6,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.89

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