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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.98, 8,324.46 and 3,379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.98, 8,324.46 and 3,379.35 is: 4,663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.98 : 8,324.46 = 3,379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.98/8,324.46 = 3,379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.98x = 8,324.46 × 3,379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.98x = 28,131,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131,263.90/6,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.69

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