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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.22, 8,346.27 and 3,530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.22, 8,346.27 and 3,530.82 is: 4,873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.22 : 8,346.27 = 3,530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.22/8,346.27 = 3,530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.22x = 8,346.27 × 3,530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.22x = 29,469,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,469,177.04/6,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.18

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