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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.62, 8,346.06 and 3,529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.62, 8,346.06 and 3,529.32 is: 4,871.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.62 : 8,346.06 = 3,529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.62/8,346.06 = 3,529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.62x = 8,346.06 × 3,529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.62x = 29,455,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,455,916.48/6,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.47

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