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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.34, 8,329.41 and 3,383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.34, 8,329.41 and 3,383.22 is: 4,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.34 : 8,329.41 = 3,383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.34/8,329.41 = 3,383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.34x = 8,329.41 × 3,383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.34x = 28,180,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,180,226.50/6,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.20

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