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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.72, 8,325.15 and 3,379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.72, 8,325.15 and 3,379.94 is: 4,664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.72 : 8,325.15 = 3,379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.72/8,325.15 = 3,379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.72x = 8,325.15 × 3,379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.72x = 28,138,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138,507.49/6,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.32

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