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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.59, 8,327.79 and 3,518.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.59, 8,327.79 and 3,518.19 is: 4,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.59 : 8,327.79 = 3,518.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.59/8,327.79 = 3,518.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.59x = 8,327.79 × 3,518.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.59x = 29,298,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,298,747.50/6,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.13

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