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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.87, 8,329.86 and 3,347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.87, 8,329.86 and 3,347.12 is: 4,619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.87 : 8,329.86 = 3,347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.87/8,329.86 = 3,347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.87x = 8,329.86 × 3,347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.87x = 27,880,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,880,999.35/6,035.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.22

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