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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.66, 8,301.98 and 3,497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.66, 8,301.98 and 3,497.90 is: 4,828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.66 : 8,301.98 = 3,497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.66/8,301.98 = 3,497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.66x = 8,301.98 × 3,497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.66x = 29,039,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,039,495.84/6,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.12

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