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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.59, 8,302.64 and 3,498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.59, 8,302.64 and 3,498.59 is: 4,827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.59 : 8,302.64 = 3,498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.59/8,302.64 = 3,498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.59x = 8,302.64 × 3,498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.59x = 29,047,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,047,536.54/6,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.91

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