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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.54, 8,328.54 and 3,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.54, 8,328.54 and 3,382.24 is: 4,667.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.54 : 8,328.54 = 3,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.54/8,328.54 = 3,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.54x = 8,328.54 × 3,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.54x = 28,169,121.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169,121.13/6,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.98

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