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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.49, 8,324.44 and 3,379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.49, 8,324.44 and 3,379.55 is: 4,664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.49 : 8,324.44 = 3,379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.49/8,324.44 = 3,379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.49x = 8,324.44 × 3,379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.49x = 28,132,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,132,811.13/6,031.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.33

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