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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.67, 8,316.56 and 4,706.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.67, 8,316.56 and 4,706.27 is: 6,485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.67 : 8,316.56 = 4,706.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.67/8,316.56 = 4,706.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.67x = 8,316.56 × 4,706.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.67x = 39,139,947.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,139,947.01/6,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.85

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