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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.70, 8,325.16 and 3,379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.70, 8,325.16 and 3,379.92 is: 4,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.70 : 8,325.16 = 3,379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.70/8,325.16 = 3,379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.70x = 8,325.16 × 3,379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.70x = 28,138,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138,374.79/6,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.31

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