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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.15, 8,326.08 and 3,380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.15, 8,326.08 and 3,380.58 is: 4,665.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.15 : 8,326.08 = 3,380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.15/8,326.08 = 3,380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.15x = 8,326.08 × 3,380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.15x = 28,146,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146,979.53/6,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.39

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