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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.74, 8,327.93 and 3,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.74, 8,327.93 and 3,382.14 is: 4,667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.74 : 8,327.93 = 3,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.74/8,327.93 = 3,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.74x = 8,327.93 × 3,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.74x = 28,166,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166,239.49/6,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.35

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