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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.88, 8,324.64 and 3,379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.88, 8,324.64 and 3,379.73 is: 4,663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.88 : 8,324.64 = 3,379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.88/8,324.64 = 3,379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.88x = 8,324.64 × 3,379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.88x = 28,134,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,134,993.92/6,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.61

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