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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.08, 8,322.84 and 3,378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.08, 8,322.84 and 3,378.51 is: 4,662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.08 : 8,322.84 = 3,378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.08/8,322.84 = 3,378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.08x = 8,322.84 × 3,378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.08x = 28,118,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,118,798.17/6,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.32

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