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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.62, 8,327.70 and 3,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.62, 8,327.70 and 3,382.08 is: 4,667.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.62 : 8,327.70 = 3,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.62/8,327.70 = 3,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.62x = 8,327.70 × 3,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.62x = 28,164,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164,947.62/6,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.23

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