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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.64, 8,317.69 and 3,509.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.64, 8,317.69 and 3,509.77 is: 4,843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.64 : 8,317.69 = 3,509.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.64/8,317.69 = 3,509.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.64x = 8,317.69 × 3,509.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.64x = 29,193,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,193,178.83/6,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.22

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