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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.32, 8,324.72 and 3,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.32, 8,324.72 and 3,380 is: 4,664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.32 : 8,324.72 = 3,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.32/8,324.72 = 3,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.32x = 8,324.72 × 3,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.32x = 28,137,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,137,553.60/6,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.47

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