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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.54, 8,325.78 and 3,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.54, 8,325.78 and 3,380.24 is: 4,665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.54 : 8,325.78 = 3,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.54/8,325.78 = 3,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.54x = 8,325.78 × 3,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.54x = 28,143,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,143,134.59/6,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.22

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