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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.13, 8,326.99 and 3,381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.13, 8,326.99 and 3,381.53 is: 4,666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.13 : 8,326.99 = 3,381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.13/8,326.99 = 3,381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.13x = 8,326.99 × 3,381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.13x = 28,157,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,157,966.49/6,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.45

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