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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.96, 8,317.99 and 3,509.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.96, 8,317.99 and 3,509.11 is: 4,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.96 : 8,317.99 = 3,509.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.96/8,317.99 = 3,509.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.96x = 8,317.99 × 3,509.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.96x = 29,188,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,188,739.42/6,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.03

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