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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.32, 8,327.04 and 3,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.32, 8,327.04 and 3,382.08 is: 4,667.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.32 : 8,327.04 = 3,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.32/8,327.04 = 3,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.32x = 8,327.04 × 3,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.32x = 28,162,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,162,715.44/6,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.09

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