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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.25, 8,328.18 and 3,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.25, 8,328.18 and 3,382.14 is: 4,667.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.25 : 8,328.18 = 3,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.25/8,328.18 = 3,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.25x = 8,328.18 × 3,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.25x = 28,167,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,167,070.71/6,035.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.09

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