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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.67, 8,325.63 and 3,344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.67, 8,325.63 and 3,344.15 is: 4,615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.67 : 8,325.63 = 3,344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.67/8,325.63 = 3,344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.67x = 8,325.63 × 3,344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.67x = 27,842,113.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,842,113.94/6,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.22

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