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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.16, 8,328.85 and 3,346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.16, 8,328.85 and 3,346.32 is: 4,618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.16 : 8,328.85 = 3,346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.16/8,328.85 = 3,346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.16x = 8,328.85 × 3,346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.16x = 27,870,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,870,997.33/6,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.10

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