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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.74, 8,331.95 and 3,385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.74, 8,331.95 and 3,385.09 is: 4,671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.74 : 8,331.95 = 3,385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.74/8,331.95 = 3,385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.74x = 8,331.95 × 3,385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.74x = 28,204,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,204,342.04/6,037.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.34

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