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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.53, 8,322.75 and 3,514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.53, 8,322.75 and 3,514.46 is: 4,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.53 : 8,322.75 = 3,514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.53/8,322.75 = 3,514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.53x = 8,322.75 × 3,514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.53x = 29,249,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,249,930.35/6,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.50

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