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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.67, 8,298.82 and 3,495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.67, 8,298.82 and 3,495.35 is: 4,822.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.67 : 8,298.82 = 3,495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.67/8,298.82 = 3,495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.67x = 8,298.82 × 3,495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.67x = 29,007,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,007,249.40/6,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.75

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