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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.49, 8,328.96 and 3,382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.49, 8,328.96 and 3,382.89 is: 4,668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.49 : 8,328.96 = 3,382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.49/8,328.96 = 3,382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.49x = 8,328.96 × 3,382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.49x = 28,175,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175,986.73/6,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.39

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