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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.34, 8,303.70 and 3,328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.34, 8,303.70 and 3,328.39 is: 4,593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.34 : 8,303.70 = 3,328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.34/8,303.70 = 3,328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.34x = 8,303.70 × 3,328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.34x = 27,637,952.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,637,952.04/6,017.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.05

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