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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.25, 8,335.56 and 3,524.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.25, 8,335.56 and 3,524.09 is: 4,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.25 : 8,335.56 = 3,524.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.25/8,335.56 = 3,524.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.25x = 8,335.56 × 3,524.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.25x = 29,375,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,375,263.64/6,040.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.25

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