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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.04, 8,326.41 and 3,381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.04, 8,326.41 and 3,381.01 is: 4,666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.04 : 8,326.41 = 3,381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.04/8,326.41 = 3,381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.04x = 8,326.41 × 3,381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.04x = 28,151,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,151,675.47/6,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.25

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