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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.56, 8,324.46 and 3,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.56, 8,324.46 and 3,514.08 is: 4,849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.56 : 8,324.46 = 3,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.56/8,324.46 = 3,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.56x = 8,324.46 × 3,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.56x = 29,252,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252,818.40/6,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.96

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