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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.38, 8,326.76 and 3,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.38, 8,326.76 and 3,381.40 is: 4,665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.38 : 8,326.76 = 3,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.38/8,326.76 = 3,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.38x = 8,326.76 × 3,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.38x = 28,156,106.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,156,106.26/6,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.95

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