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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.98, 8,328.51 and 3,382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.98, 8,328.51 and 3,382.37 is: 4,667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.98 : 8,328.51 = 3,382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.98/8,328.51 = 3,382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.98x = 8,328.51 × 3,382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.98x = 28,170,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,170,060.73/6,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.80

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