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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.14, 8,323.49 and 3,379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.14, 8,323.49 and 3,379.09 is: 4,663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.14 : 8,323.49 = 3,379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.14/8,323.49 = 3,379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.14x = 8,323.49 × 3,379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.14x = 28,125,821.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125,821.82/6,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.43

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