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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.73, 8,325.19 and 3,380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.73, 8,325.19 and 3,380.12 is: 4,664.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.73 : 8,325.19 = 3,380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.73/8,325.19 = 3,380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.73x = 8,325.19 × 3,380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.73x = 28,140,141.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,140,141.22/6,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.58

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