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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.40, 8,327.70 and 3,518.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.40, 8,327.70 and 3,518.13 is: 4,855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.40 : 8,327.70 = 3,518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.40/8,327.70 = 3,518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.40x = 8,327.70 × 3,518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.40x = 29,297,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297,931.20/6,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.16

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