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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.62, 8,318.79 and 3,509.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.62, 8,318.79 and 3,509.82 is: 4,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.62 : 8,318.79 = 3,509.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.62/8,318.79 = 3,509.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.62x = 8,318.79 × 3,509.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.62x = 29,197,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,197,455.52/6,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.95

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