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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.93, 8,328.15 and 3,346.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.93, 8,328.15 and 3,346.33 is: 4,617.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.93 : 8,328.15 = 3,346.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.93/8,328.15 = 3,346.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.93x = 8,328.15 × 3,346.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.93x = 27,868,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,868,738.19/6,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.91

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