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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.71, 8,324.01 and 3,379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.71, 8,324.01 and 3,379.32 is: 4,663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.71 : 8,324.01 = 3,379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.71/8,324.01 = 3,379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.71x = 8,324.01 × 3,379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.71x = 28,129,493.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,129,493.47/6,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.60

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