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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.46, 8,329.35 and 3,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.46, 8,329.35 and 3,383.12 is: 4,668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.46 : 8,329.35 = 3,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.46/8,329.35 = 3,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.46x = 8,329.35 × 3,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.46x = 28,179,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,179,148.93/6,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.93

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