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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.61, 8,324.60 and 3,514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.61, 8,324.60 and 3,514.13 is: 4,850.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.61 : 8,324.60 = 3,514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.61/8,324.60 = 3,514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.61x = 8,324.60 × 3,514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.61x = 29,253,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253,726.60/6,031.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.07

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