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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.06, 8,323.36 and 3,378.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.06, 8,323.36 and 3,378.71 is: 4,662.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.06 : 8,323.36 = 3,378.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.06/8,323.36 = 3,378.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.06x = 8,323.36 × 3,378.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.06x = 28,122,232.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,122,232.03/6,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.90

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