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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.16, 8,322.80 and 3,342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.16, 8,322.80 and 3,342.26 is: 4,612.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.16 : 8,322.80 = 3,342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.16/8,322.80 = 3,342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.16x = 8,322.80 × 3,342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.16x = 27,816,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,816,961.53/6,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.21

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