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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.26, 8,323.11 and 3,378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.26, 8,323.11 and 3,378.66 is: 4,662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.26 : 8,323.11 = 3,378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.26/8,323.11 = 3,378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.26x = 8,323.11 × 3,378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.26x = 28,120,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,120,958.83/6,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.53

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