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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.96, 8,329.96 and 3,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.96, 8,329.96 and 3,384.24 is: 4,670.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.96 : 8,329.96 = 3,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.96/8,329.96 = 3,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.96x = 8,329.96 × 3,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.96x = 28,190,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190,583.83/6,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.44

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