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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.31, 8,328.02 and 3,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.31, 8,328.02 and 3,382.56 is: 4,667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.31 : 8,328.02 = 3,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.31/8,328.02 = 3,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.31x = 8,328.02 × 3,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.31x = 28,170,010.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,170,010.42/6,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.53

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