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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.68, 8,328.86 and 4,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.68, 8,328.86 and 4,467.28 is: 6,165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.68 : 8,328.86 = 4,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.68/8,328.86 = 4,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.68x = 8,328.86 × 4,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.68x = 37,207,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,207,349.70/6,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.59

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