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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.20, 8,326.74 and 3,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.20, 8,326.74 and 3,381 is: 4,665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.20 : 8,326.74 = 3,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.20/8,326.74 = 3,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.20x = 8,326.74 × 3,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.20x = 28,152,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,152,707.94/6,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.52

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