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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.70, 8,327.27 and 3,381.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.70, 8,327.27 and 3,381.55 is: 4,666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.70 : 8,327.27 = 3,381.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.70/8,327.27 = 3,381.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.70x = 8,327.27 × 3,381.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.70x = 28,159,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,159,067.50/6,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.19

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