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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.53, 8,318.93 and 4,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.53, 8,318.93 and 4,236.54 is: 5,840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.53 : 8,318.93 = 4,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.53/8,318.93 = 4,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.53x = 8,318.93 × 4,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.53x = 35,243,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,243,438.11/6,034.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.30

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