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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.69, 8,323.74 and 3,379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.69, 8,323.74 and 3,379.16 is: 4,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.69 : 8,323.74 = 3,379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.69/8,323.74 = 3,379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.69x = 8,323.74 × 3,379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.69x = 28,127,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127,190.74/6,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.24

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