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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.53, 8,328.27 and 3,518.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.53, 8,328.27 and 3,518.47 is: 4,855.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.53 : 8,328.27 = 3,518.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.53/8,328.27 = 3,518.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.53x = 8,328.27 × 3,518.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.53x = 29,302,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,302,768.15/6,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.04

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