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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.29, 8,329.09 and 3,382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.29, 8,329.09 and 3,382.87 is: 4,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.29 : 8,329.09 = 3,382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.29/8,329.09 = 3,382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.29x = 8,329.09 × 3,382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.29x = 28,176,228.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176,228.69/6,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.58

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