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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.44, 8,323.92 and 3,513.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.44, 8,323.92 and 3,513.42 is: 4,848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.44 : 8,323.92 = 3,513.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.44/8,323.92 = 3,513.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.44x = 8,323.92 × 3,513.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.44x = 29,245,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,245,427.01/6,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.83

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