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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.41, 8,318.88 and 3,339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.41, 8,318.88 and 3,339.54 is: 4,608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.41 : 8,318.88 = 3,339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.41/8,318.88 = 3,339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.41x = 8,318.88 × 3,339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.41x = 27,781,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781,234.82/6,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.38

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