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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.95, 8,325.26 and 3,344.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.95, 8,325.26 and 3,344.05 is: 4,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.95 : 8,325.26 = 3,344.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.95/8,325.26 = 3,344.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.95x = 8,325.26 × 3,344.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.95x = 27,840,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840,048.17/6,032.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.67

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