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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.74, 8,354.19 and 3,535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.74, 8,354.19 and 3,535.99 is: 4,879.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.74 : 8,354.19 = 3,535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.74/8,354.19 = 3,535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.74x = 8,354.19 × 3,535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.74x = 29,540,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,332.30/6,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.68

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