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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.68, 8,324.22 and 3,379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.68, 8,324.22 and 3,379.34 is: 4,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.68 : 8,324.22 = 3,379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.68/8,324.22 = 3,379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.68x = 8,324.22 × 3,379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.68x = 28,130,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,130,369.61/6,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.77

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