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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.50, 8,327.63 and 3,518.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.50, 8,327.63 and 3,518.35 is: 4,855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.50 : 8,327.63 = 3,518.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.50/8,327.63 = 3,518.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.50x = 8,327.63 × 3,518.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.50x = 29,299,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,299,504.99/6,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.33

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