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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.81, 8,330.79 and 3,384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.81, 8,330.79 and 3,384.22 is: 4,670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.81 : 8,330.79 = 3,384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.81/8,330.79 = 3,384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.81x = 8,330.79 × 3,384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.81x = 28,193,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193,185.46/6,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.21

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