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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.83, 8,324.26 and 3,379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.83, 8,324.26 and 3,379.62 is: 4,664.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.83 : 8,324.26 = 3,379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.83/8,324.26 = 3,379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.83x = 8,324.26 × 3,379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.83x = 28,132,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,132,827.13/6,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.06

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