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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.68, 8,320.08 and 3,376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.68, 8,320.08 and 3,376.34 is: 4,659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.68 : 8,320.08 = 3,376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.68/8,320.08 = 3,376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.68x = 8,320.08 × 3,376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.68x = 28,091,418.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091,418.91/6,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.63

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