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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.08, 8,337.51 and 3,523.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.08, 8,337.51 and 3,523.99 is: 4,863.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.08 : 8,337.51 = 3,523.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.08/8,337.51 = 3,523.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.08x = 8,337.51 × 3,523.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.08x = 29,381,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,381,301.86/6,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.58

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