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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.56, 8,323.44 and 3,378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.56, 8,323.44 and 3,378.81 is: 4,662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.56 : 8,323.44 = 3,378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.56/8,323.44 = 3,378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.56x = 8,323.44 × 3,378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.56x = 28,123,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,123,322.31/6,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.69

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