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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.71, 8,328.41 and 3,517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.71, 8,328.41 and 3,517.03 is: 4,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.71 : 8,328.41 = 3,517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.71/8,328.41 = 3,517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.71x = 8,328.41 × 3,517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.71x = 29,291,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,291,255.79/6,034.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.80

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