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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.46, 8,327.88 and 3,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.46, 8,327.88 and 3,382.25 is: 4,667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.46 : 8,327.88 = 3,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.46/8,327.88 = 3,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.46x = 8,327.88 × 3,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.46x = 28,166,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166,930.49/6,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.68

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