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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.36, 8,319.44 and 3,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.36, 8,319.44 and 3,376 is: 4,659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.36 : 8,319.44 = 3,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.36/8,319.44 = 3,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.36x = 8,319.44 × 3,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.36x = 28,086,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,086,429.44/6,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.05

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