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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.79, 8,325.34 and 3,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.79, 8,325.34 and 3,514.84 is: 4,850.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.79 : 8,325.34 = 3,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.79/8,325.34 = 3,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.79x = 8,325.34 × 3,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.79x = 29,262,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,262,228.22/6,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.53

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