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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.54, 8,330.81 and 3,385.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.54, 8,330.81 and 3,385.06 is: 4,670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.54 : 8,330.81 = 3,385.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.54/8,330.81 = 3,385.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.54x = 8,330.81 × 3,385.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.54x = 28,200,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200,291.70/6,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.82

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