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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.09, 8,322.92 and 3,514.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.09, 8,322.92 and 3,514.65 is: 4,850.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.09 : 8,322.92 = 3,514.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.09/8,322.92 = 3,514.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.09x = 8,322.92 × 3,514.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.09x = 29,252,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252,150.78/6,031.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.23

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