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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.57, 8,300.13 and 3,496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.57, 8,300.13 and 3,496.73 is: 4,825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.57 : 8,300.13 = 3,496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.57/8,300.13 = 3,496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.57x = 8,300.13 × 3,496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.57x = 29,023,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023,313.57/6,014.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.50

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