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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.13, 8,323.47 and 3,513.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.13, 8,323.47 and 3,513.47 is: 4,848.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.13 : 8,323.47 = 3,513.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.13/8,323.47 = 3,513.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.13x = 8,323.47 × 3,513.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.13x = 29,244,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,244,220.52/6,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.88

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