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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.88, 8,327.40 and 3,381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.88, 8,327.40 and 3,381.72 is: 4,666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.88 : 8,327.40 = 3,381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.88/8,327.40 = 3,381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.88x = 8,327.40 × 3,381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.88x = 28,160,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,160,935.13/6,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.36

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