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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.81, 8,327.69 and 3,517.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.81, 8,327.69 and 3,517.33 is: 4,853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.81 : 8,327.69 = 3,517.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.81/8,327.69 = 3,517.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.81x = 8,327.69 × 3,517.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.81x = 29,291,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,291,233.87/6,034.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.71

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