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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.99, 8,301.92 and 3,498.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.99, 8,301.92 and 3,498.51 is: 4,827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.99 : 8,301.92 = 3,498.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.99/8,301.92 = 3,498.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.99x = 8,301.92 × 3,498.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.99x = 29,044,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,044,350.14/6,015.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.86

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