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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.55, 8,330.96 and 3,384.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.55, 8,330.96 and 3,384.47 is: 4,670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.55 : 8,330.96 = 3,384.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.55/8,330.96 = 3,384.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.55x = 8,330.96 × 3,384.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.55x = 28,195,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,195,825.61/6,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.85

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