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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.44, 8,311.92 and 3,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.44, 8,311.92 and 3,540 is: 4,883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.44 : 8,311.92 = 3,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.44/8,311.92 = 3,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.44x = 8,311.92 × 3,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.44x = 29,424,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,424,196.80/6,025.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.33

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