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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.95, 8,331.35 and 3,385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.95, 8,331.35 and 3,385.22 is: 4,671.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.95 : 8,331.35 = 3,385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.95/8,331.35 = 3,385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.95x = 8,331.35 × 3,385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.95x = 28,203,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,203,394.06/6,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.79

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