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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.21, 8,327.91 and 3,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.21, 8,327.91 and 3,382.56 is: 4,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.21 : 8,327.91 = 3,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.21/8,327.91 = 3,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.21x = 8,327.91 × 3,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.21x = 28,169,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169,667.93/6,035.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.55

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