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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.84, 8,328.11 and 3,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.84, 8,328.11 and 3,382.36 is: 4,667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.84 : 8,328.11 = 3,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.84/8,328.11 = 3,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.84x = 8,328.11 × 3,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.84x = 28,168,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,168,632.95/6,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.67

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