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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.88, 8,327.99 and 3,346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.88, 8,327.99 and 3,346.08 is: 4,617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.88 : 8,327.99 = 3,346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.88/8,327.99 = 3,346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.88x = 8,327.99 × 3,346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.88x = 27,866,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,866,104.05/6,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.51

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