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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.81, 8,323.91 and 3,379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.81, 8,323.91 and 3,379.26 is: 4,663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.81 : 8,323.91 = 3,379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.81/8,323.91 = 3,379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.81x = 8,323.91 × 3,379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.81x = 28,128,656.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,128,656.11/6,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.39

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