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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.83, 8,293.23 and 3,883.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.83, 8,293.23 and 3,883.38 is: 5,361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.83 : 8,293.23 = 3,883.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.83/8,293.23 = 3,883.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.83x = 8,293.23 × 3,883.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.83x = 32,205,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,763.52/6,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.52

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