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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.06, 8,323.57 and 3,514.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.06, 8,323.57 and 3,514.61 is: 4,848.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.06 : 8,323.57 = 3,514.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.06/8,323.57 = 3,514.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.06x = 8,323.57 × 3,514.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.06x = 29,254,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,127.56/6,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.97

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