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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.62, 8,323.59 and 3,379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.62, 8,323.59 and 3,379.05 is: 4,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.62 : 8,323.59 = 3,379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.62/8,323.59 = 3,379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.62x = 8,323.59 × 3,379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.62x = 28,125,826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125,826.79/6,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.06

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