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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.98, 8,317.69 and 3,475.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.98, 8,317.69 and 3,475.15 is: 4,795.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.98 : 8,317.69 = 3,475.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.98/8,317.69 = 3,475.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.98x = 8,317.69 × 3,475.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.98x = 28,905,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,905,257.26/6,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.98

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