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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.88, 8,324.34 and 3,380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.88, 8,324.34 and 3,380.15 is: 4,664.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.88 : 8,324.34 = 3,380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.88/8,324.34 = 3,380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.88x = 8,324.34 × 3,380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.88x = 28,137,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,137,476.23/6,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.79

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