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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.29, 8,327.71 and 3,381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.29, 8,327.71 and 3,381.87 is: 4,667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.29 : 8,327.71 = 3,381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.29/8,327.71 = 3,381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.29x = 8,327.71 × 3,381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.29x = 28,163,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,163,232.62/6,034.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.20

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