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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.52, 8,331.58 and 3,485.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.52, 8,331.58 and 3,485.65 is: 4,809.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.52 : 8,331.58 = 3,485.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.52/8,331.58 = 3,485.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.52x = 8,331.58 × 3,485.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.52x = 29,040,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,040,984.61/6,038.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.29

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