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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.15, 8,327.10 and 3,381.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.15, 8,327.10 and 3,381.55 is: 4,666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.15 : 8,327.10 = 3,381.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.15/8,327.10 = 3,381.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.15x = 8,327.10 × 3,381.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.15x = 28,158,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,158,496.87/6,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.53

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