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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.91, 8,300.52 and 3,463.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.91, 8,300.52 and 3,463.17 is: 4,779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.91 : 8,300.52 = 3,463.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.91/8,300.52 = 3,463.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.91x = 8,300.52 × 3,463.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.91x = 28,746,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,746,070.35/6,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.14

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