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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.88, 8,329.86 and 3,384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.88, 8,329.86 and 3,384.16 is: 4,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.88 : 8,329.86 = 3,384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.88/8,329.86 = 3,384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.88x = 8,329.86 × 3,384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.88x = 28,189,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189,579.02/6,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.33

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