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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.06, 9,521.86 and 3,385.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.06, 9,521.86 and 3,385.01 is: 5,080.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.06 : 9,521.86 = 3,385.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.06/9,521.86 = 3,385.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.06x = 9,521.86 × 3,385.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.06x = 32,231,591.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,231,591.32/6,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.59

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