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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.97, 8,330.41 and 3,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.97, 8,330.41 and 3,518.20 is: 4,855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.97 : 8,330.41 = 3,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.97/8,330.41 = 3,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.97x = 8,330.41 × 3,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.97x = 29,308,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,308,048.46/6,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.57

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