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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.66, 8,319.63 and 3,475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.66, 8,319.63 and 3,475.83 is: 4,796.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.66 : 8,319.63 = 3,475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.66/8,319.63 = 3,475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.66x = 8,319.63 × 3,475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.66x = 28,917,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917,597.43/6,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.69

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