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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.31, 8,325.62 and 3,515.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.31, 8,325.62 and 3,515.83 is: 4,851.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.31 : 8,325.62 = 3,515.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.31/8,325.62 = 3,515.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.31x = 8,325.62 × 3,515.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.31x = 29,271,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,271,452.54/6,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.64

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