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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.04, 8,329.23 and 3,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.04, 8,329.23 and 3,382.74 is: 4,668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.04 : 8,329.23 = 3,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.04/8,329.23 = 3,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.04x = 8,329.23 × 3,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.04x = 28,175,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175,619.49/6,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.67

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