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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028, 8,317.88 and 3,510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028, 8,317.88 and 3,510.80 is: 4,844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028 : 8,317.88 = 3,510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028/8,317.88 = 3,510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028x = 8,317.88 × 3,510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028x = 29,202,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202,413.10/6,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.46

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