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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.39, 8,327.86 and 3,381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.39, 8,327.86 and 3,381.98 is: 4,667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.39 : 8,327.86 = 3,381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.39/8,327.86 = 3,381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.39x = 8,327.86 × 3,381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.39x = 28,164,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164,605.87/6,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.35

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