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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.25, 8,326.80 and 3,381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.25, 8,326.80 and 3,381.14 is: 4,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.25 : 8,326.80 = 3,381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.25/8,326.80 = 3,381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.25x = 8,326.80 × 3,381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.25x = 28,154,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,085.00/6,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.72

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