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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.96, 8,330.55 and 3,384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.96, 8,330.55 and 3,384.30 is: 4,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.96 : 8,330.55 = 3,384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.96/8,330.55 = 3,384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.96x = 8,330.55 × 3,384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.96x = 28,193,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193,080.37/6,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.08

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