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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.36, 8,326.50 and 3,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.36, 8,326.50 and 3,381.40 is: 4,665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.36 : 8,326.50 = 3,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.36/8,326.50 = 3,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.36x = 8,326.50 × 3,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.36x = 28,155,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155,227.10/6,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.82

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