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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.70, 8,322.98 and 3,378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.70, 8,322.98 and 3,378.68 is: 4,662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.70 : 8,322.98 = 3,378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.70/8,322.98 = 3,378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.70x = 8,322.98 × 3,378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.70x = 28,120,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,120,686.07/6,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.15

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