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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.46, 8,329.40 and 3,383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.46, 8,329.40 and 3,383.11 is: 4,668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.46 : 8,329.40 = 3,383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.46/8,329.40 = 3,383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.46x = 8,329.40 × 3,383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.46x = 28,179,276.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,179,276.43/6,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.95

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