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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.20, 8,317.31 and 3,508.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.20, 8,317.31 and 3,508.70 is: 4,842.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.20 : 8,317.31 = 3,508.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.20/8,317.31 = 3,508.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.20x = 8,317.31 × 3,508.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.20x = 29,182,886.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182,886.47/6,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.67

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