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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.43, 8,326.95 and 3,381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.43, 8,326.95 and 3,381.28 is: 4,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.43 : 8,326.95 = 3,381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.43/8,326.95 = 3,381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.43x = 8,326.95 × 3,381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.43x = 28,155,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155,749.50/6,034.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.85

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