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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.13, 8,326.86 and 3,515.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.13, 8,326.86 and 3,515.78 is: 4,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.13 : 8,326.86 = 3,515.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.13/8,326.86 = 3,515.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.13x = 8,326.86 × 3,515.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.13x = 29,275,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,275,407.85/6,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.45

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