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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,993.33, 6,009.02 and 3,295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,993.33, 6,009.02 and 3,295.62 is: 4,959.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,993.33 : 6,009.02 = 3,295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,993.33/6,009.02 = 3,295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,993.33x = 6,009.02 × 3,295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,993.33x = 19,803,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,803,430.01/3,993.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.13

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