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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.63, 8,317.50 and 4,235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.63, 8,317.50 and 4,235.43 is: 5,838.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.63 : 8,317.50 = 4,235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.63/8,317.50 = 4,235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.63x = 8,317.50 × 4,235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.63x = 35,228,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,228,189.03/6,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.64

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