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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.63, 8,323.55 and 3,379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.63, 8,323.55 and 3,379.03 is: 4,663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.63 : 8,323.55 = 3,379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.63/8,323.55 = 3,379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.63x = 8,323.55 × 3,379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.63x = 28,125,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125,487.45/6,031.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.00

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