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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.64, 8,324.82 and 3,514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.64, 8,324.82 and 3,514.90 is: 4,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.64 : 8,324.82 = 3,514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.64/8,324.82 = 3,514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.64x = 8,324.82 × 3,514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.64x = 29,260,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,260,909.82/6,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.43

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