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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.22, 8,329.09 and 3,346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.22, 8,329.09 and 3,346.70 is: 4,618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.22 : 8,329.09 = 3,346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.22/8,329.09 = 3,346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.22x = 8,329.09 × 3,346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.22x = 27,874,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,874,948.77/6,035.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.72

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