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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.26, 8,316.33 and 3,472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.26, 8,316.33 and 3,472.62 is: 4,792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.26 : 8,316.33 = 3,472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.26/8,316.33 = 3,472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.26x = 8,316.33 × 3,472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.26x = 28,879,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,879,419.44/6,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.26

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