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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.62, 8,322.26 and 3,512.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.62, 8,322.26 and 3,512.78 is: 4,847.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.62 : 8,322.26 = 3,512.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.62/8,322.26 = 3,512.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.62x = 8,322.26 × 3,512.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.62x = 29,234,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,234,268.48/6,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.64

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