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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.23, 8,323.25 and 3,379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.23, 8,323.25 and 3,379.18 is: 4,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.23 : 8,323.25 = 3,379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.23/8,323.25 = 3,379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.23x = 8,323.25 × 3,379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.23x = 28,125,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125,743.04/6,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.35

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