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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.50, 8,327.15 and 3,381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.50, 8,327.15 and 3,381.39 is: 4,666.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.50 : 8,327.15 = 3,381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.50/8,327.15 = 3,381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.50x = 8,327.15 × 3,381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.50x = 28,157,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,157,333.29/6,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.06

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