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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.59, 8,327.90 and 3,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.59, 8,327.90 and 3,382.16 is: 4,667.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.59 : 8,327.90 = 3,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.59/8,327.90 = 3,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.59x = 8,327.90 × 3,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.59x = 28,166,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166,294.17/6,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.47

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