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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.27, 8,331.84 and 3,384.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.27, 8,331.84 and 3,384.85 is: 4,671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.27 : 8,331.84 = 3,384.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.27/8,331.84 = 3,384.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.27x = 8,331.84 × 3,384.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.27x = 28,202,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202,011.70/6,037.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.32

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