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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.89, 8,328.38 and 3,382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.89, 8,328.38 and 3,382.35 is: 4,667.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.89 : 8,328.38 = 3,382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.89/8,328.38 = 3,382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.89x = 8,328.38 × 3,382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.89x = 28,169,496.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169,496.09/6,034.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.77

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