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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.39, 8,331.42 and 3,384.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.39, 8,331.42 and 3,384.91 is: 4,671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.39 : 8,331.42 = 3,384.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.39/8,331.42 = 3,384.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.39x = 8,331.42 × 3,384.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.39x = 28,201,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,201,106.87/6,037.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.08

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