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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.89, 8,325.16 and 3,380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.89, 8,325.16 and 3,380.17 is: 4,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.89 : 8,325.16 = 3,380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.89/8,325.16 = 3,380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.89x = 8,325.16 × 3,380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.89x = 28,140,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,140,456.08/6,032.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.51

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