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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.98, 8,328.59 and 3,383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.98, 8,328.59 and 3,383.23 is: 4,669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.98 : 8,328.59 = 3,383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.98/8,328.59 = 3,383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.98x = 8,328.59 × 3,383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.98x = 28,177,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,177,518.63/6,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.04

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