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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.39, 8,325.31 and 3,480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.39, 8,325.31 and 3,480.24 is: 4,803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.39 : 8,325.31 = 3,480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.39/8,325.31 = 3,480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.39x = 8,325.31 × 3,480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.39x = 28,974,068.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,974,068.17/6,032.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.09

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