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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.78, 8,335.26 and 3,387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.78, 8,335.26 and 3,387.35 is: 4,674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.78 : 8,335.26 = 3,387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.78/8,335.26 = 3,387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.78x = 8,335.26 × 3,387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.78x = 28,234,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,234,401.28/6,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.74

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