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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.73, 8,327.68 and 3,516.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.73, 8,327.68 and 3,516.91 is: 4,853.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.73 : 8,327.68 = 3,516.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.73/8,327.68 = 3,516.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.73x = 8,327.68 × 3,516.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.73x = 29,287,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,287,671.46/6,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.19

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