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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.44, 8,325.08 and 3,379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.44, 8,325.08 and 3,379.69 is: 4,664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.44 : 8,325.08 = 3,379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.44/8,325.08 = 3,379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.44x = 8,325.08 × 3,379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.44x = 28,136,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,136,189.63/6,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.15

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