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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.64, 8,303.46 and 3,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.64, 8,303.46 and 3,465.24 is: 4,781.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.64 : 8,303.46 = 3,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.64/8,303.46 = 3,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.64x = 8,303.46 × 3,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.64x = 28,773,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,773,481.73/6,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.52

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