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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.80, 8,323.92 and 3,379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.80, 8,323.92 and 3,379.32 is: 4,663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.80 : 8,323.92 = 3,379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.80/8,323.92 = 3,379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.80x = 8,323.92 × 3,379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.80x = 28,129,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,129,189.33/6,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.48

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