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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.16, 8,322.90 and 3,378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.16, 8,322.90 and 3,378.60 is: 4,662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.16 : 8,322.90 = 3,378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.16/8,322.90 = 3,378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.16x = 8,322.90 × 3,378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.16x = 28,119,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,119,749.94/6,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.41

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