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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.83, 8,326.26 and 3,515.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.83, 8,326.26 and 3,515.54 is: 4,851.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.83 : 8,326.26 = 3,515.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.83/8,326.26 = 3,515.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.83x = 8,326.26 × 3,515.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.83x = 29,271,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,271,258.45/6,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.19

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