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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.37, 8,317.96 and 3,510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.37, 8,317.96 and 3,510.36 is: 4,844.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.37 : 8,317.96 = 3,510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.37/8,317.96 = 3,510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.37x = 8,317.96 × 3,510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.37x = 29,199,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,199,025.29/6,027.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.41

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