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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.95, 8,328.24 and 3,382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.95, 8,328.24 and 3,382.38 is: 4,667.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.95 : 8,328.24 = 3,382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.95/8,328.24 = 3,382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.95x = 8,328.24 × 3,382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.95x = 28,169,272.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169,272.41/6,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.69

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