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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026, 8,317.55 and 3,508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026, 8,317.55 and 3,508.59 is: 4,842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026 : 8,317.55 = 3,508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026/8,317.55 = 3,508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026x = 8,317.55 × 3,508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026x = 29,182,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182,872.75/6,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.83

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