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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.33, 8,293.93 and 3,883.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.33, 8,293.93 and 3,883.88 is: 5,362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.33 : 8,293.93 = 3,883.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.33/8,293.93 = 3,883.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.33x = 8,293.93 × 3,883.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.33x = 32,212,639.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,212,639.87/6,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.22

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