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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.75, 8,328.87 and 3,382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.75, 8,328.87 and 3,382.64 is: 4,667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.75 : 8,328.87 = 3,382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.75/8,328.87 = 3,382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.75x = 8,328.87 × 3,382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.75x = 28,173,568.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,173,568.82/6,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.79

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