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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.03, 8,318.59 and 3,375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.03, 8,318.59 and 3,375.55 is: 4,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.03 : 8,318.59 = 3,375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.03/8,318.59 = 3,375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.03x = 8,318.59 × 3,375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.03x = 28,079,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,079,816.47/6,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.21

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