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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.97, 8,327.79 and 3,381.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.97, 8,327.79 and 3,381.86 is: 4,666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.97 : 8,327.79 = 3,381.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.97/8,327.79 = 3,381.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.97x = 8,327.79 × 3,381.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.97x = 28,163,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,163,419.89/6,034.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.71

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