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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.62, 8,319.88 and 3,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.62, 8,319.88 and 3,376.88 is: 4,660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.62 : 8,319.88 = 3,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.62/8,319.88 = 3,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.62x = 8,319.88 × 3,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.62x = 28,095,236.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,095,236.37/6,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.31

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