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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.92, 8,303.04 and 3,498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.92, 8,303.04 and 3,498.83 is: 4,829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.92 : 8,303.04 = 3,498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.92/8,303.04 = 3,498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.92x = 8,303.04 × 3,498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.92x = 29,050,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,050,925.44/6,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.01

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