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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.47, 8,313.26 and 3,470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.47, 8,313.26 and 3,470.73 is: 4,790.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.47 : 8,313.26 = 3,470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.47/8,313.26 = 3,470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.47x = 8,313.26 × 3,470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.47x = 28,853,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,853,085.22/6,023.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.11

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