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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.23, 8,327.48 and 3,381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.23, 8,327.48 and 3,381.62 is: 4,666.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.23 : 8,327.48 = 3,381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.23/8,327.48 = 3,381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.23x = 8,327.48 × 3,381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.23x = 28,160,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,160,314.37/6,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.76

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