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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.44, 8,323.70 and 3,378.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.44, 8,323.70 and 3,378.69 is: 4,662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.44 : 8,323.70 = 3,378.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.44/8,323.70 = 3,378.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.44x = 8,323.70 × 3,378.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.44x = 28,123,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,123,185.06/6,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.76

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