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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.98, 8,324.73 and 3,379.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.98, 8,324.73 and 3,379.47 is: 4,664.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.98 : 8,324.73 = 3,379.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.98/8,324.73 = 3,379.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.98x = 8,324.73 × 3,379.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.98x = 28,133,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,133,175.29/6,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.00

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