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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.62, 8,332.46 and 3,520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.62, 8,332.46 and 3,520.54 is: 4,858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.62 : 8,332.46 = 3,520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.62/8,332.46 = 3,520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.62x = 8,332.46 × 3,520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.62x = 29,334,758.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334,758.73/6,037.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.66

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