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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.51, 8,319.32 and 3,375.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.51, 8,319.32 and 3,375.91 is: 4,658.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.51 : 8,319.32 = 3,375.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.51/8,319.32 = 3,375.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.51x = 8,319.32 × 3,375.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.51x = 28,085,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,085,275.58/6,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.74

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