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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.86, 8,328.23 and 3,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.86, 8,328.23 and 3,383.12 is: 4,668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.86 : 8,328.23 = 3,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.86/8,328.23 = 3,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.86x = 8,328.23 × 3,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.86x = 28,175,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175,437.10/6,034.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.78

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