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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.32, 8,329.12 and 3,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.32, 8,329.12 and 3,383.60 is: 4,669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.32 : 8,329.12 = 3,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.32/8,329.12 = 3,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.32x = 8,329.12 × 3,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.32x = 28,182,410.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182,410.43/6,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.58

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